Earlier this year, a clip of the Phoenix Suns went viral as social media users were transfixed by all five of the team’s players moving down the court in perfect unison. Viewers had no reason to believe the team had planned the strange moment ahead of time, but the result was so oddly perfect that it was hard to chalk up to simple coincidence.
Subsequently, many attributed the strange moment to a “glitch in the Matrix,” in which reality is interrupted by some sort of (fictional) underlying code that creates an uncanny moment, if only for a second.
Here’s the clip in question that left so many doing double-, triple-, and quadruple-takes:
Well, that’s not the only time two or more teammates have seemed to move perfectly in-step with one another. In fact, as this freaky and funny highlight video reveals, the phenomenon happens an awful lot.
Of course, a regular season features 10 players on the court for 48 minutes per game for at least 82 games a year, so the odds are far better this is mere coincidence than some sort of rift in humanity’s underlying “operating system.”
But where’s the fun in that takeaway?
So sure, let’s just say that this is definitive proof we’re living a “Matrix”-like existence. We’ll leave it to brighter, more scientific minds to prove us wrong.
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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.