Sydney Sanders is a huge hockey fan. So, for her birthday, she bought a ticket to fly from her hometown in Pennsylvania all the way to Nashville, Tennessee, to see the Predators take on the New Jersey Devils.
I'M GOING TO NASHVILLE FOR MY BIRTHDAY
— sydney (@sydneysanders_) January 12, 2018
Unfortunately, no one on Twitter told Sydney that the Predators were playing the Devils in Newark, New Jersey, that night, not at their home in Nashville. So when Sydney arrived at the Bridgestone Arena, she was in for the shock of her life.
WHEN YOU'RE A COMPLETE MORON AND YOU BUY A FLIGHT TO NASHVILLE TO GO TO THE @PredsNHL GAME BUT IT'S AN AWAY GAME SO YOU HANG OUT AT BRIDGESTONE ANYWAY pic.twitter.com/dzgjoZassd
— sydney (@sydneysanders_) January 25, 2018
But the Predators social media team saw her tweet and jumped into action.
You still out there??
— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) January 25, 2018
I am!!!
— sydney (@sydneysanders_) January 25, 2018
Don't move. We're bringing you something.
— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) January 25, 2018
Okay I'll be here
— sydney (@sydneysanders_) January 25, 2018
The Predators graciously gave Sydney a big bag of swag for her troubles, including a calendar, so that next time, she’ll know if the Preds game is home or away.
LOOK AT WHAT I GOT Y'ALL pic.twitter.com/arzUF3GKd4
— sydney (@sydneysanders_) January 25, 2018
But one wonders if she broke it to the Predators’ staff that she’s actually a Philadelphia Flyers fan …
I went to the flyers game with my mom last night even if there was a stupid blizzard and it was GREAT pic.twitter.com/MvxJfumFTI
— sydney (@sydneysanders_) January 5, 2018
I'm here again so that's cool pic.twitter.com/IjotrfwZQi
— sydney (@sydneysanders_) December 15, 2017
The flyers game yesterday was the best thing ever and I'm so happy I got to watch the boys win pic.twitter.com/U2jmZEbFD6
— sydney (@sydneysanders_) December 13, 2017
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.