Sometimes life imitates art, and in this instance, that art is Scooby-Doo. A group of teenagers in Boston have conducted some expert sleuthing to uncover that the owners of TD Garden – the arena where the Celtics and Bruins play – may owe the city millions.
High school students Jonah Muniz, Mabel Gondres, and Lorrie Pearson found that the arena’s owner has ignored a provision that required the stadium to host three fundraisers per year and donate proceeds to Boston’s parks and recreational facilities, according to The Boston Globe. That agreement, struck more than two decades ago in order to close a deal between the city and the Garden’s owner, allowed construction to move forward.
The three teens made the discovery as they sought funding for a rec center and hockey rink to serve their neighborhoods of Jamaica Plain and Roxbury, which are two of the poorer and underserved communities in the city. Their research into possible funding streams for the rec center led them to the Garden agreement. Once they found the provision in the construction deal, they started doing more digging, sending letters and submitting public records requests to find out whether those fundraisers had ever happened. Based on the few responses they received, the students concluded they had not.
Now, with two decades of skipped fundraisers, it’s unclear what will happen next with that ignored revenue stream. So far, the Garden hasn’t offered much beyond “We’re looking into this,” and the city and state haven’t said how they plan to move forward. Hopefully, the Garden’s owners will have to compensate the city for the missed fundraisers and make good on the promise to fund public parks going forward.
One thing is clear, though: The Garden’s ownership probably would have gotten away with this if it weren’t for these meddling kids.
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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.