You can’t blame Kyle Tait for being a little picky about his pitches. But you can certainly blame him for ruining a perfectly good gender-reveal party by refusing to swing at the pitch his wife tossed to him.
Tait, an Atlanta-area sports broadcaster, was set to reveal the gender of their baby by swinging at a fragile “ball” filled with either pink dust for a girl or blue dust for a boy.
He must not have liked the way the pitch was coming in because he decided to just let it fall to the ground, resulting in a very anticlimactic gender reveal announcement as the ball hit the ground and burst open in a pink cloud at his feet.
So…
It’s a girl. Yay.
His tweet of the video suggests that even he doesn’t know why he refused to swing at the pitch, which was very close to the strike zone and certainly hittable.
I’m sure he was very excited to learn the sex of his baby, but maybe next time his wife will recruit a pinch hitter who isn’t afraid to swing away and give the crowd what they want.
As funny as Tait’s failure here was, the responses to his bizarrely disciplined approach are even funnier.
For examples of this sort of stunt done correctly, as usual, we turn to the pros. Freddie Freeman of the Atlanta Braves did it to great fanfare last year.
Christian Colon of the Kansas City Royals followed suit just a couple months later to equal success.
Patience isn’t always a virtue in the batter’s box. Even a sports broadcaster should know that.
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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.