Note to men and women everywhere: Don’t dis yoga pants unless you’re ready for some serious backlash. One 63-year-old Rhode Island resident, Alan Sorrentino, learned this lesson the hard way after writing a piece for his local newspaper, The Barrington Times, about why older women shouldn’t wear yoga pants. In his letter to the editor, Sorrentino describes women older than 20 who wear yoga pants as “disturbing,” writing, “To all yoga pants wearers, I struggle with my own physicality as I age. I don't want to struggle with yours.”
As you can imagine, his blatantly sexist letter did not sit well with local yoga pants defenders. In response, hundreds of women in yoga pants—and some supportive men—marched to Sorrentino’s house on Sunday to peacefully challenge his offensive comments, celebrate body positivity, and support women in wearing whatever the hell they want. Some attendees carried signs reading “Peaceful Pants Party” and “Love Yourself” while others shared the hashtag #YogaPantsParade.
In reaction to the criticism, Sorrentino placed a “Free Speech” sign on his front lawn and claimed the letter was meant to be satirical. Unfortunately for him, the vast majority of readers did not see the humor in his statements. Parade organizers and participants were also quick to make it clear that they did not coordinate the event as an attack on Sorrentino but as “a wonderful group of people celebrating our bodies and our right to cover them however we see fit.” In an interview with The Boston Globe, organizer Jamie Burke called the parade a “positive response to casual sexism.”
Keep scrolling for photos of the widely attended event. And, as always, exercise your right to get comfy.
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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.