For the first time in 18 seasons, the Buffalo Bills made the playoffs — and they have the Cincinnati Bengals to thank.
After beating the Miami Dolphins 22-16, winning their ninth game of the season, the Bills turned their eyes to the game between the Bengals and the Baltimore Ravens.
All the Ravens needed to do in order to make the playoffs (and prevent the Bills from taking their spot) was to hang onto a late-in-the-game lead against a mostly mediocre Bengals team. But with 44 seconds left, Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton heaved a 49-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Tyler Boyd, taking the lead and crushing the Ravens playoff hopes.
For the Bengals, the win was mostly meaningless — but for the Bills and their fans, it was everything. On Twitter, the team offered a quick thank you and a promise to send along some of their city’s famous wings to the Bengals for helping them reach the postseason.
It was a heartwarming gesture bound to make even the most casual of sports fans smile.
Bills fans decided to take it one big step further, living up to their intense reputation.
The Bills Mafia, as they like to be called, began making small donations to the Andy and Jordan Dalton Foundation, the Bengals QB’s charitable group. At first, it was a bit of a curiosity, with the group seeing a number of Buffalo-area donations trickling in.
Within two days, Bills fans raised more than $100,000 for the foundation, which provides support to families with seriously ill children in the Cincinnati area.
Dalton was absolutely blown away, posting an emotional video thanking the Bills fans for their kindness and generosity as well as wishing them luck in the playoffs.
It’s safe to say that Dalton’s never had as uplifting an end to an otherwise average season.
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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.