After accurately predicting the outcomes of the first 29 games of March Madness, one West Virginia factory worker will bring home a good chunk of money—$100,000 to be precise. According to CNN, he beat all of his colleagues at Berkshire Hathaway to win the prize, and went on to correctly pick the 31st and 32nd game winners in the first round to boot. That being said, his failure to pick the winner of the 30th game cost him Warren Buffett’s famous prize of $1 million a year for life for having a flawless bracket.
Berkshire Hathaway has yet to release the lucky winner’s name, but we’re guessing he’s grateful he doesn’t have to share his winnings with another employee, which was the case with last year’s company-wide competition. He may not have won the ultimate prize this year, but if his predictive abilities are any indication, he has a good chance of winning big next year—as long as he keeps working at Berkshire Hathaway, that is.
When Buffett initially started the competition in 2014, he opened it up to the general public and offered $1 billion to anyone who could correctly fill out a truly flawless bracket and predict the winners of all 63 games in the tournament. If you didn’t hear about anyone becoming a billionaire overnight, that’s because no one won. To be fair, the odds of filling out a perfect bracket are 1 in 9.2 quintillion according to Forbes. Since then, Buffett has limited the competition to just his employees, which number in the hundreds of thousands at Berkshire Hathaway alone. Hopefully, we’ll see one of this year’s 96,000 entrants win the grand prize this time next spring.
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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.