A new person will be joining the exclusive ownership ranks at the upcoming NFL meetings in Atlanta: for the price of $2.2 billion, hedge fund manager David Tepper will be approved as the new owner of the Carolina Panthers.
And while there may be some Donald Trump supporters among the well-heeled group of NFL owners — such as Woody Johnson of the Jets, and Robert Kraft of the Patriots — Tepper will not be counted among them.
.@Panthers finalize terms to sell franchise to David Tepper: https://t.co/SMDMaW5MYc (via @RapSheet) pic.twitter.com/3F8XQnBdI0
— NFL (@NFL) May 16, 2018
In fact, Tepper has been a vocal opponent of the president.
He told a first-year business student at Carnegie Mellon University:
“The economy’s really good right now, despite different things. Whether I like the person or not I’m not going to get into that — although I did call him a demented, narcissistic scumbag. And if you look up demented, narcissistic scumbag, you’ll see my name calling Trump that. Just Google those three words.”
Tepper isn’t kidding. The entire first page of Google search results for the terms “demented, narcissistic, scumbag” are all articles about Tepper bashing Trump.
Brass veiny balls aside, I dig new #Panthers owner David Tepper’s philanthropy. Reportedly has donated millions to food banks and education.
— Edgar Salmingo, Jr. (@PanthersAnalyst) May 15, 2018
Also love that he dragged Donald Trump for not donating even “one dime” to NY or NJ after 9/11 and Hurricane Sandy pic.twitter.com/vmyn5RQSxu
The Panthers’ new owner also spoke out against Trump the day before the 2016 election on CNBC’s “Squawk Box.”
He was infuriated after Melania Trump called her husband “generous” at a campaign event. “During Sandy, the big Sandy benefit, the big 9/11 benefit, not one dime. Not one dime! You can’t tell me this is a charitable, generous person,” Tepper told CNBC. “Trump masquerades as an angel of light, but he is the father of lies.”
Trump has a long history of being at odds with the NFL. As the owner of the United States Football League’s short-lived New Jersey Generals, he was part of an antitrust lawsuit against the league in the late ‘80s. In 2014, he failed in an attempt to buy the NFL’s Buffalo Bills after being outbid by Buffalo Sabres’ owner Terry Pegula.
In 2017, Trump repeatedly chastised NFL players who protested against racial injustice by kneeling during the national anthem.
Can you believe that the disrespect for our Country, our Flag, our Anthem continues without penalty to the players. The Commissioner has lost control of the hemorrhaging league. Players are the boss! https://t.co/udXP5MR8BC
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 24, 2017
There’s no word yet on whether or not Tepper supports the protests.
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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.