For more than two decades, fans of Monday Night Football were greeted with Hank Williams Sr.’s less talented son, Hank Williams Jr., singing “Are you ready for some football,” (aka “All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight”), at the the start of each broadcast. But, after Barack Obama was elected, Williams Jr. started saying moronic things and it went south for him.
Williams went on Fox and Friends one morning in October of 2011. He told the hosts that Obama and John Boehner meeting on the golf course was like “Hitler playing golf with Netanyahu.” That comment left the Fox and Friends hosts dumbfounded. They asked the country singer for clarification. And he yelled that Obama and Joe Biden were the enemy and “The Three Stooges.”
ESPN dropped Williams three days later, and Monday Night Football has gone without that theme for six years. Now the network has decided to rehire him to perform the song once again this season, with one executive telling The Tennessean that people will be really excited to have Williams and the song back.
Back in 2011, when ESPN fired Williams, the network released a statement that said, “We have decided to part ways with Hank Williams Jr. We appreciate his contributions over the past years. The success of Monday Night Football has always been about the games, and that will continue.” Their tune has apparently changed.
When asked if the network was worried about a backlash to their reversal, Stephanie Druley, ESPN’s senior vice president of events and studio production, said, “I’m sure there’ll be some, but I’m not concerned.”
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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.