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Here’s a nice bedtime story. I mean, bedtime nightmare, that’s more like it. So, there’s this guy, his name is Martin Shkreli and he is a former hedge fund manager. His latest entrepreneurial endeavor is a startup by the name of Turing Pharmaceuticals. The startup buys the rights to a 62-year-old drug called “Daraprim.” Now, this medicine helps those with weak immune systems, like people suffering from AIDS or the effects of chemotherapy, fight off a dangerous parasite that can cause brain infections and blindness. It’s also used both to treat and prevent malaria. As CEO of Turing Pharmaceuticals, Martin decides to jack up the price of Daraprim so a bottle of the stuff, instead of costing around $400 (still seems expensive, right?) will now cost more than $22,000. Unreal.
In the above video, Shkreli defends his decision. You have to love his spurious argument that other important drugs cost even more. So, why not jack up the price of every medicine, right? Instead of finding a way to make life-saving treatments more affordable for those who need them, right? Not surprisingly, Marty has faced quite a bit of public backlash. Surprisingly, instead of realizing the error of his ways (ie trying to make as much money as possible off the terminally ill), Shkreli has taken to twitter to defend his decision in childish ways and, currently, retweeting those who agree with him.
One more interesting fact, Martin Shkreli is an anagram for “Real Thin Smirk.”
How appropriate.
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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.