As long as the sport has been around, baseball has been home to the most superstitious athletes in all of sports. Given the nature of a 162-game season, it’s no surprise that a Major League player would put stock in ceremony, process, and even higher powers to guide the inevitable journeys through slumps and streaks.
Because such superstition is prevalent in the pros, it’s only natural that younger players would take the same approach. They put their uniforms on in a certain order, avoid stepping on certain parts of the field, take a certain number of warm-up swings and ... look at memes for good luck.
That is the pregame ritual of Fairfield, Connecticut’s Leo Randazzo. The youngster was at bat during a game televised on ESPN when a graphic revealed the unorthodox approach to gameplay. Leo “looks at memes before games for good luck.”
ESPN was quick to take notice and share the revelation on Twitter.
The third baseman didn’t get into specifics or offer any further information on the matter, but living in 2017, he must be enjoying an embarrassment of riches in the meme department.
As to the efficacy of his habit, I wouldn’t get sports scientists on the case just yet. Though his team won this particular game against Maine 8-0, Twitter users were quick to offer some circumstantial evidence that maybe meme-browsing wasn’t quite the all-in-one solution to baseball greatness that Leo purports.
Others, however, may have been channeling their best memes in the hope that Leo turns it around in time for future plate appearances.
Good luck out there, Leo. Stick with what works, and take every advantage you can get, meme or otherwise.
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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.