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74-Year-Old Grandpa Accidentally Calls The Wrong Person, But Still Ends Up Receiving Help

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The quarantine we’re currently experiencing due to the rapid spread of COVID-19 is certainly a traumatic experience for many. And while some rely on books and movies to escape the horror of our reality, some people not only find an escape, but also a way to connect through social media. One 74-year-old recently found himself in a bit of a pickle when he couldn’t set up his brand new cell phone to work. Unable to go out and get assistance, the old man decided to use a landline and contact his son, Bobby. Accidentally, he phoned a complete stranger instead, but that was just the beginning of a wholesome story.

Twitter user Tim recently shared a thread on the social media site, detailing this interaction with the 74-year-old. Fortunately, when he received the call from a total stranger, he decided to help him out. After all, these are trying times for all of us and we could all use some kindness and help.

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Tim explained how he responded to the 74-year-old’s call in a short Twitter thread

74-Year-Old Grandpa Accidentally Calls The Wrong Person, But Still Ends Up Receiving Help

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74-Year-Old Grandpa Accidentally Calls The Wrong Person, But Still Ends Up Receiving Help

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74-Year-Old Grandpa Accidentally Calls The Wrong Person, But Still Ends Up Receiving Help

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74-Year-Old Grandpa Accidentally Calls The Wrong Person, But Still Ends Up Receiving Help

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74-Year-Old Grandpa Accidentally Calls The Wrong Person, But Still Ends Up Receiving Help

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74-Year-Old Grandpa Accidentally Calls The Wrong Person, But Still Ends Up Receiving Help

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74-Year-Old Grandpa Accidentally Calls The Wrong Person, But Still Ends Up Receiving Help

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As a writer and image editor for Bored Panda, Giedrė crafts posts on many different topics to push them to their potential. She's also glad that her Bachelor’s degree in English Philology didn’t go to waste (although collecting dust in the attic could also be considered an achievement of aesthetic value!) Giedrė is an avid fan of cats, photography, and mysteries, and a keen observer of the Internet culture which is what she is most excited to write about. Since she's embarked on her journalistic endeavor, Giedrė has over 600 articles under her belt and hopes for twice as much (fingers crossed - half of them are about cats).

As a writer and image editor for Bored Panda, Giedrė crafts posts on many different topics to push them to their potential. She's also glad that her Bachelor’s degree in English Philology didn’t go to waste (although collecting dust in the attic could also be considered an achievement of aesthetic value!) Giedrė is an avid fan of cats, photography, and mysteries, and a keen observer of the Internet culture which is what she is most excited to write about. Since she's embarked on her journalistic endeavor, Giedrė has over 600 articles under her belt and hopes for twice as much (fingers crossed - half of them are about cats).

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Esca Sav 4 years ago

Anyone else having problems like this with their parents though? Like you keep telling them to stay in the house and these m**o's are like naaaaaaaaaah. My dad has gastric cancer and he keeps wanting to go to Home Depot. Obviously under no circumstances am I going to allow that. It is like talking to a toddler, but harder to keep them from leaving the house.

10points

ChickyChicky 4 years ago

Yes!!!! So, so frustrating!

5points

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Lara Mig 4 years ago

God, yes. My dad has had 3 heart attacks. He wanted to go to Home Depot too. He neeeeeeded a tree to plant, and apparently ordering the damn tree online just isn't the same. It took a lot of arguing and yelling to get him to stay the f home.

5points

Alice Laughs 4 years ago

I thought it was just me 😭 it is exactly like dealing with toddlers and is wearing me out! I go from firm anger to panicky love multiple times a week.

0points

Mer 4 years ago

I wish I still had parents to wrangle into staying home but, since I don't, I'll tell y'all a secret: HIDE THEIR FREAKIN' CAR KEYS. No, srsly, HIDE. THEM. When they complain about not being able to find them, well, it must be fate tryin'a keep their collective asses safe, then, right? Right.

7points

Tori Bishop 4 years ago

I think Tim is mothafukin awesome!!!!

5points

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Esca Sav 4 years ago

Anyone else having problems like this with their parents though? Like you keep telling them to stay in the house and these m**o's are like naaaaaaaaaah. My dad has gastric cancer and he keeps wanting to go to Home Depot. Obviously under no circumstances am I going to allow that. It is like talking to a toddler, but harder to keep them from leaving the house.

10points

ChickyChicky 4 years ago

Yes!!!! So, so frustrating!

5points

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Lara Mig 4 years ago

God, yes. My dad has had 3 heart attacks. He wanted to go to Home Depot too. He neeeeeeded a tree to plant, and apparently ordering the damn tree online just isn't the same. It took a lot of arguing and yelling to get him to stay the f home.

5points

Alice Laughs 4 years ago

I thought it was just me 😭 it is exactly like dealing with toddlers and is wearing me out! I go from firm anger to panicky love multiple times a week.

0points

Mer 4 years ago

I wish I still had parents to wrangle into staying home but, since I don't, I'll tell y'all a secret: HIDE THEIR FREAKIN' CAR KEYS. No, srsly, HIDE. THEM. When they complain about not being able to find them, well, it must be fate tryin'a keep their collective asses safe, then, right? Right.

7points

Tori Bishop 4 years ago

I think Tim is mothafukin awesome!!!!

5points

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