There are many reasons a 3-year-old boy might be driving down a busy road. He could be late to his babysitter. Maybe the strains of the gig economy have forced him into Ubering. Or he’s training for his preschool’s racing circuit. Whatever the reason, last month a child was spotted cruising down the middle of a street in Lishui City, China, in a toy car.
Surveillance footage shows the child walk-pedaling his plastic yellow single seater down the road while dodging traffic. Weaving through motorcycles, buses, and family sedans, the boy flashes a savvy behind the wheel until a police officer intervenes.
“When I rode out of the gate, I saw a little kid riding in his toy car through the traffic,” police officer Wu Feng told Reuters/CBS Newspath. “It was very dangerous with many big vehicles around him.”
Wu runs into the street, picks up the boy and his car, and carries them back to the child’s mother, who is off camera and presumably excited for her son’s promising future on the track. Everyone was unharmed.
“Without a second thought,” Wu said, “I rushed to the kid immediately and took him to the side of the road.”
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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.