Few all-star events get less respect for than the NFL’s Pro Bowl. The high-impact nature of the game doesn’t lend itself well to games without consequence (see also: every single pre-season game). The players don’t take it seriously, and for a long time, it took place the week after the Super Bowl, when everyone had already suffered football hype overload.
But the league wised up a little in recent years, sticking the game in the off-week between the conference championships and the Super Bowl. Further, it realized that given the poor quality of play, the focus couldn’t just be the game itself, so they started experimenting with some pretty out-there gimmicks to get people to tune in or, at the very least, care.
NFL dodgeball, anyone?
It might not be traditional, but the Pro Bowl has traditionally been a drag, so the deviation is welcome and virtually all upside.
But the biggest, weirdest addition to the slate of Pro Bowl activities was certainly the “Drone Drop.” Some of the best receivers in the game competed by catching balls dropped by drones at progressively higher altitudes.
If it sounds crazy enough to work…it did. Sort of.
The moment of impact is exciting, as it tests the last-second reflexes of the game’s best and brightest, such as Odell Beckham and Patrick Peterson.
But the scale of distance from the drones to the ground requires the camera to pan back so far that the receiver’s a dot and the balls basically invisible.
Case in point:
Still, this is a weird, fun exercise that’s certainly worth improving upon. If they can figure out to make the entire user experience as fun as the last two-tenths of a second, we might, maybe, consider tuning into a Pro Bowl event.
Possibly!
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Grieving couple comforting each other
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.