Pro athletes are always striving to stand out for their performances in a good way.
For New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, the 2018 Met Gala was just not one of those moments.
The Met Gala is an annual fundraising event that benefits the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in New York City. It marks the grand opening of the institute’s yearly fashion exhibit, and guests are expected to dress according to a specific theme.
This year's theme was “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination.”
Rihanna looked positively pope-ish in Maison Margiela.
Rihanna going full Pope on the 2018 Met Gala red carpet is a religious experience https://t.co/lWekGXJePo pic.twitter.com/VE70Iq3Ojy
— TIME (@TIME) May 8, 2018
Zendaya photographed by Landon Nordeman at the 2018 Met Gala | The New York Times pic.twitter.com/WOtkUGrfjJ
— Zendaya Media (@ZendayaMedia) May 8, 2018
Migos stayed true to their hit song by wearing head-to-toe Versace.
MIGOS rocking Versace for the #MetGala 2018 pic.twitter.com/MwfZFgdX2H
— Outlander (@StreetFashion01) May 7, 2018
En route to the gala, model Gisele Bündchen looked stunning, although her husband seemed a little uncomfortable out of a jersey and shoulder pads.
Tom Brady is every boyfriend/husband ever (via @giseleofficial)
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) May 8, 2018
SOUND UP pic.twitter.com/jvUtImOneA
Brady’s black jacket with golden scrollwork embroidered on his lapels was a hit with the folks at E!’s “Fashion Police.”
Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen are in the house. #MetGala https://t.co/l3o1qAoQyJ pic.twitter.com/TKp3fIhk4x
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) May 8, 2018
But sports fans everywhere piled on the Patriots Super Bowl champ, calling him everything from a “Vegas magician” to the “the accountant for a mariachi band.”
tom brady looks like he's about to ask a room full of people to suspend their disbelief and believe in the power of magic just for one night pic.twitter.com/VO98UB5gyq
— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) May 7, 2018
Here, Gisele Bündchen wearing Alexander McQueen and Tom Brady wearing Steven Seagal pic.twitter.com/qxM21gawPF
— Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) May 7, 2018
#MetGala
— Jesse Peel (@JPSportsRuckus) May 8, 2018
Tom Brady looks like an alternate villain in "Blades of Glory" pic.twitter.com/qd28hClQil
Tom Brady almost didn't come to the gala because one of his tigers is sick pic.twitter.com/bC0Qk5O5Zw
— StoleMyLookHat (@Popehat) May 8, 2018
Tom Brady’s outfit at the Met. Dude looks like a fucking Vegas magician.
— Lee Noll (@FireMarshalLee) May 8, 2018
Well, he does make the Jets disappear every year.
Tom Brady look like the accountant for a mariachi band pic.twitter.com/2wu4idsXLH
— Clue Heywood (@ClueHeywood) May 8, 2018
I feel like Tom Brady is missing a white cat or shaved cat in this photo. pic.twitter.com/CZ00kjvtxe
— Raul Martinez NBC10 Boston (@RaulNBCBoston) May 8, 2018
Tom Brady is dressed like Blade is about to slay him and the rest of the Vampire High Council. #MetGala pic.twitter.com/dmOEN4idvu
— Adam 'Stuhlbarg' Murray (@Atom_Murray) May 8, 2018
Tom Brady brought his offensive line to the Met Gala and We. Are. Here for it. pic.twitter.com/VRo39SZzqI
— Wario Lemieux (@alex_navarro) May 8, 2018
Grieving couple comforting each other
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.