When most people think about the targets of social media bullying and body-shaming, they probably don’t consider Pro Bowl NFL running backs. But Eddie Lacy of the Seattle Seahawks endures daily torment from the never-ending stream of trolls lurking on social media. “I could pull up my Twitter right now and there would be a fat comment in there somewhere,” he told ESPN The Magazine. “Like I could tweet, ‘Today is a beautiful day!’ and someone would be like, ‘Oh yeah? You fat.’ I sit there and wonder: ‘What do you get out of that?’ ”
Standing at 5’11, Lacy’s body type doesn’t automatically seem suited for a position that requires incredible speed and agility, but his performance on the field suggests otherwise. His weight has fluctuated from 231 coming out of college to 267 during a free-agent visit last offseason. But regardless of his weight, he’s constantly bombarded by memes of him eating Chinese food. Lacy once tweeted about craving “China food” in college, and ever since, the trolls won’t let him forget it. “You just can’t shake it,” he said. “I could be 225 and they’d still be like, ‘You’re still a fat piece of s---.’ ”
Lacy found comfort in food after his family was devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. “I honestly just shut down,” Lacy says. Big family meals were one of the few joys he had as he was shuffled from home to home as his family recovered from the wreckage. “It was southern Louisiana cooking, so nothing healthy,” Lacy told ESPN. “No vegetables to speak of, I’ll tell you that. Typical dinner might be fried chicken, red beans and rice. Or pork and beans. Fried pork chops. Everything that is not good for you that tastes good, you know?”
After signing with Seattle last offseason, the team put a clause in his contract that pays him $55,000 every time he meets his monthly weight goal. But the public humiliation he feels after his weigh-ins make the clause more of a negative than a positive. Although the trolls will probably see his admissions as another reason for mockery, Lacy should be commended for going public with such a personal issue. By sharing his fight against body-shaming, he empowers those without a voice to find the courage to confront their own issues.
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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.