Tensions were high at Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night after the hometown Chiefs beat Washington in a 29-20 nail-biter. While walking to the visitors’ locker room after the game, Washington receiver Terrelle Pryor screamed obscenities at hecklers, brandished his middle finger, and even lunged toward the stands before being held back by a Washington staffer. Video of the incident appeared the next day on TMZ, and it wasn’t a good look for Pryor.
What was initially reported as an athlete’s inappropriate response to an emotional loss appears now to have been so much more. On Wednesday night, Pryor posted on Instagram to tell his side of the story and painted an ugly picture. According to his post, he was berated with racial slurs throughout the game by Kansas City fans and connected their behavior to the reason NFL players have been sitting for the national anthem.
You may have seen the video of Terrelle Pryor yelling with a fan. He posted this on Instagram as to why. (Language warning) pic.twitter.com/w16WdmGGe1
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) October 5, 2017
Being a professional athlete is a double-edged sword. On one hand, athletes get to soak up the adulation of thousands of cheering fans, while also enduring the boo birds. But no athlete should be subject to racial slurs and threats.
“I do apologize to my teammates and my organization,” Pryor said, referring to his behavior after the game. But when it comes to bigotry, he won’t stand down. “But at some point, you keep calling us the n-word ... we going to start acting up,” Pryor said.
NFL spokesman Joe Lockhart said the league is looking into the issue and that fans who use racial slurs should be banned from NFL stadiums. “We are looking into all aspects of it, and we will report back when we have concluded that review,” Lockhart said. “We have no tolerance for racial comments directed to anyone. Those fans are not welcome to come back this week, next week, or anytime.”
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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.