Every local sports team has its minor celebrities held dear at ballparks and arenas. The Philadelphia Phillies’ Citizens Bank Park had for a while been the stomping ground enthusiastic vendor that went by the name Pistachio Girl. The name stuck long after pistachios were taken off the ballpark menu, and she switched to Cracker Jack.
Here’s a clip of Pistachio Girl in manic action, spotlighted during a game broadcast:
Suddenly, last week it came to light that Pistachio Girl, whose real name is Emily Youcis, was a very vocal white supremacist and nationalist on social media. Her employer, Aramark (not the Phillies) summarily fired her after “publicly connecting our company to views that contradict our values,” as expressed in a statement made to Philly.com.
On November 29th, the minor celeb was seen in attendance at a rally for the National Policy Institute featuring noted supremacist and nationalist Richard Spencer, and it didn’t take long for the proverbial shoe to drop on her ballpark gig.
Here’s video of her participation which also includes footage of a fight breaking out:
In response to rumors of her termination, she was just “waiting for the right time to break it to the Internet,” which suggests Pistachio Girl might be a little delusional about the size and ardor of her fan base:
Prior to that, she hadn’t exactly kept a low profile when it comes to her racist pedigree. She was seen at the Spencer rally, and the following day shot off this tweet:
She also expressed disbelief that she couldn’t stand up for “White Americans” as a public entry-level employee representing a billion-dollar company:
Really making sure she checked every box on the “white power rhetoric” list, she pled the case of all the White people who are facing “extinction.”
The tweets go on, but you’ve likely got a sense of who the real Pistachio Girl is and likely always was. So please, don’t read any more of Pistachio Girl’s tweets.
Fun fact: Pistachios are primarily exported by Afghanistan, Iran, Turkey, and Syria, as well as the USA.
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This response to someone grieving a friend might be the best internet comment ever
When someone is hit with the sudden loss of a friend or loved one, words rarely feel like enough. Yet, more than a decade ago, a wise Redditor named GSnow shared thoughts so profound they still bring comfort to grieving hearts today.
Originally posted around 2011, the now-famous reply was rediscovered when Upvoted, an official Reddit publication, featured it again to remind everyone of its enduring truth. It began as a simple plea for help: “My friend just died. I don't know what to do.”
What followed was a piece of writing that many consider one of the internet’s best comments of all time. It remains shared across social media, grief forums, and personal messages to this day because its honesty and metaphor speak to the raw reality of loss and the slow, irregular path toward healing.
Below is GSnow’s full reply, unchanged, in all its gentle, wave-crashing beauty:
Why this advice still matters
Mental health professionals and grief counselors often describe bereavement in stages or phases, but GSnow’s “wave theory” gives an image more relatable for many. Rather than a linear process, grief surges and retreats—sometimes triggered by a song, a place, or a simple morning cup of coffee.
In recent years, this metaphor has found renewed relevance. Communities on Reddit, TikTok, and grief support groups frequently reshare it to help explain the unpredictable nature of mourning.
Many readers say this analogy helps them feel less alone, giving them permission to ride each wave of grief rather than fight it.
Finding comfort in shared wisdom
Since this comment first surfaced, countless people have posted their own stories underneath it, thanking GSnow and passing the words to others facing fresh heartbreak. It’s proof that sometimes, the internet can feel like a global support group—strangers linked by shared loss and hope.
For those searching for more support today, organizations like The Dougy Center, GriefShare, and local bereavement groups offer compassionate resources. If you or someone you know is struggling with intense grief, please reach out to mental health professionals who can help navigate these deep waters.
When grief comes crashing like the ocean, remember these words—and hang on. There is life between the waves.
This article originally appeared four years ago.