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We usually expect things to go the worst possible way—whether it’s failing that crucial exam you need to get into uni, or getting painfully rejected by your best friend who you’ve been in love with since childhood. There’s something liberating about expecting the most dreadful scenario, but nothing feels better than when it turns out the opposite.
Luckily, the internet is a magical place and there’s a little corner for everything: the bad and the impossibly good. Like this community on Reddit, r/UnexpectedlyWholesome, which has been sharing incidents and cases that took a U-turn for the wholesome for the past three years since its launch on February 19, 2017.
From a boyfriend praying on Twitter for his girlfriend’s period to come today, to a landlord who said no pets allowed in the property, some things are made to have exceptions and the most wholesome outcomes. No spoilers, but who doesn’t love happily-ever-after endings?
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This Make Me Happy
Foxxy (The Original) 4 years ago
Omg, that is so beautiful and I love that they got married. That is love.
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Wholesome 100
It feels like we’re living in a drought of good news. The past year hasn’t been an easy one and the general emotional state of people around the globe is not the best one. And how could it be otherwise with what we’ve all been dealing with lately?
But it turns out that feel-good news like this wholesome post can bring much-needed health benefits, especially in times of crisis. One study from Brigham Young University proved that sharing positive experiences, events, and stories has immense perks. The researchers invited participants to keep a journal of grateful experiences over four weeks, and share them with a partner twice a week. Those partners who received good news reported being in a better mood overall.
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Found This
Foxxy (The Original) 4 years ago
That is so sad that no one would give him the time and patience he needed. So glad he eventually found someone to talk to.
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Found This Gem
Moreover, reading bad news is able to stir up the hormones and spark the neurotransmitters that alter our mood. In the same way, exposing ourselves to positive information has a calming effect. According to the positivity advocate and writer Celia Abernethy, human-interest stories not only make us feel happier, they also increase trust and hope in humankind. “Stories about improved living and health conditions are uplifting and encouraging.”
Stories with happy endings, wholesome twists, and wonderful people assure readers that whatever happens, we will be fine because the world is full of great human beings. This hopeful thinking is what we critically need these days.
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Reddit Can Be A Great Place
#9
Hearing The Words From Love
#11
Fight For Babies First Word
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I'm Not Gonna Spoil Anything, Just Read It And You'll See
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"The More You Yell At Her, The More Money She Makes!"
Bardhi's Dad 4 years ago
That was very... how to say... original way to tell somebody to shut the f.ck up. Lol
#15
Landlord Says No Pets Allowed, But An Exception Is Made
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An Unexpected Friendship
Foxxy (The Original) 4 years ago
I don’t understand that logic, since when can you only call your friends by their first name. I understand there is an etiquette when it comes to teachers, elders and royalty etc but not every Tom, D**k or Harry.
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Goby Saves The Day
Instead of placing garbage cans around this beach, the city made a giant see-through fish out of some barbed wire and meshm and added a sign that says "Goby loves plastic, please feed him". Kids love feeding Goby, who is usually full by the end of the day, and taken away by the city.
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Boys Like Flowers, Too
#19
NASA Is Wholesome
#20
She Said Good Morning
Foxxy (The Original) 4 years ago
My heart breaks for this poor girl, hopefully that good morning is a small step to a long recovery.
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Found This Unexpectedly Wholesome Response
#22
George Bush Sr's Dog Got Too Fat
#23
Wants To Learn For That Special Someone
#24
I Was Expecting A Nice Guy Story. Although I Was Not Disappointed
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Wholesome Story
#26
Straight As Nails
Foxxy (The Original) 4 years ago (edited)
I know what you are, You are in Love. Those are some deep feelings you have, you don’t need to stress/worry about labelling yourself. Just follow your heart. As David Rose on Schitt’s Creek says “I like the wine and not the label”.
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I Love This
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Beginning And End Of Decade
Bardhi's Dad 4 years ago
It's the greatest achieve and the greatest happiness when the dream come true. Have a good wind in your wings, young man!
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Piggyback Sunset
troufaki13 4 years ago
Weird fact about me. I love talking to strangers but I don't like talking to people I know :/
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This Gem I Found On Twitter Today
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True Love
Foxxy (The Original) 4 years ago (edited)
Awww, my heart is melting, my hubby started crying as I walked down the aisle. Probably crying thinking “what the f**k have I gotten myself into” hahaha.
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We Have Much To Learn
Vic 4 years ago
*silently pick up a bow and arrow ands at the front door*
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ChickyChicky 4 years ago
That's why it's so important to leave them alone. One simple disease like a cold could wipe them all out.
Flare 4 years ago
Yes, they were also the tribe that killed those two drunk fisherman who made the fatal mistake of drifting near the shore.
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Lauren Caswell 4 years ago
Is it also the tribe who gestured for that man to give them one of the big bunch of bananas? I vaguely remember the story, the tribesmen looked hungry and gestured so the guy (who was loading a boat) gave him the bananas, but I think he got in trouble for technically making contact?
Malakai 4 years ago
@Martha Meyer: The guy was warned what could happen and chose to ignore those warnings because of arrogance. It doesn't matter how "good" your intentions are--no one needs God who doesn't want it, and if you're stupid enough to ignore everyone telling you not to approach an isolated tribe for your safety AND theirs, you deserve what you get.
Martha Meyer 4 years ago
I don't agree with missionizing, but saying someone deserved to die for that is cruel and uncalled for.
Aragorn II Elessar 4 years ago (edited)
So if I shot you for sharing your beliefs that I don’t want to hear, same situation, yeah? Serves you right? Edited to respond to Malakai: If I’m isolated, and I don’t want to hear your beliefs, but you insist on coming to share them, I can shoot you? That’s justified?
BusLady 4 years ago
I believe these are the Sentinelese tribe. In 1880, 2 elderly people and 4 children (tribe members) were taken hostage by outsiders. They became ill from exposure and the adults died. The 4 children were also ill, and were returned to the island. The sick children likely exposed other tribe members. This is such a sad tale. I'm sure there were other deaths. No wonder they are hostile to outsiders.
Nubis Knight 4 years ago
They once stopped their aggressiv behaviour towards indian ethnologists when those were accompanied by a female scientist for the first time. They even started accepting the Gifts from the indians and brought their children to the beach. Shortly afterwards the indian government changed their policy towards natives and the Sentinels are to be left alone.
Anthony Goldstein (female) 4 years ago
I think I heard a couple years ago they did let someone in. I think she was the first woman to attempt to enter and they trusted her more? (BTW I don't think guys are bad or anything, this is just what I heard.
Foxxy (The Original) 4 years ago
Sadly some other tribes haven’t been so lucky, Covid already hit the Great Andamanese Tribe.
Julius Martin 4 years ago
guys they made the wheel! look it up, that islands people have advanced to the wheel!
Foxxy (The Original) 4 years ago
Fortunately they don’t have Covid, you may be thinking of some surrounding islands or other tribes. The Sentinelese people (pictured) are completely isolated and has zero contact with the outside world. They are the most isolated group of people in the world.
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Thank you, I hope you don’t get it especially since you are in close proximity of positive cases. I am very fortunate where I live. We have just started a “second wave” of 22 cases (the last I checked) and at midnight tonight we start a strict lockdown. Everything will be closed except for essential services for at least 6 days. We aren’t even allowed to leave our homes unless it is essential and only one person per househld. There is no exercise or dog walking either. And if you HAVE to leave your house, you need to wear a mask.
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Nice
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Today Is The Day
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Unexpectedly Wholesomeness
Bardhi's Dad 4 years ago
I have similar memories with my dad. He died 42 years ago, I'm 58 now, and I never forget that love and care he show in that subtle and warm way to me, my younger sister and my little brother.
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Gordon Ramsey Hood Edition
Foxxy (The Original) 4 years ago
And does he still add a lil something, something to his goodies lol.
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It Never Came
#39
Awwwww This Is Absolute Poggers
#40
My Neighbor Almost Had My Mom Worried For His Safety
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A Man Trying To Dry The Bird That Is Wet Due To The Downpour And Is About To Freeze From The Cold... With A Hair Dryer
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Turned His Life Around
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Wholesome Dealer
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Do What Makes You Happy
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Made Me Smile
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Definitely Something I Would Do
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#flattenthecurve
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Anon Loves His Mother
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Thanks Satan
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Foxxy (The Original) 4 years ago
So much oohs, aahs and awws and I absolutely loved it. This post has made my day and I certainly needed this. Thank you 😊
Rainbow Panda 4 years ago
I read through all of them. This so wholesome, that’s a guarantee. ☺️
deanna woods 4 years ago
Since we are telling wholesome stories, I got one: One day, heavy wind knocked a tree branch onto my apartment sidewalk. When I came home expecting to have to walk around it, it was gone. Turns out the short and small elderly lady who lives next door to me moved it all by herself. I plan to do something special for 🎄 for her for doing that.
Lauren Caswell 4 years ago
I love it when neighbours connect :) I used to move a lot and never really knew my neighbours, but I've been in one house since my kid was born, and I've gotten to know my neighbours on either side: we can natter for hours, I come and fix technology things or do computer help, and they can watch my son on the odd occasion I need to pop out to get groceries and my kid is in bed etc. It is nice :)
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Pamda Panda 4 years ago
My wholesome story: The summer before I went to college, I worked in the same manufacturing plant as my dad. One of the fork truck drivers, Rodney, was a big guy. Six foot six, 270+ pounds. Rodney had a tendency to get angry and yell. What did he tell about so much? He was angry that he was moved to second shift and he couldn't be home with his son in the evenings. His son was 14, had downs syndrome, and Rodney wanted to teach him how to swim.
Foxxy (The Original) 4 years ago
So much oohs, aahs and awws and I absolutely loved it. This post has made my day and I certainly needed this. Thank you 😊
Rainbow Panda 4 years ago
I read through all of them. This so wholesome, that’s a guarantee. ☺️
deanna woods 4 years ago
Since we are telling wholesome stories, I got one: One day, heavy wind knocked a tree branch onto my apartment sidewalk. When I came home expecting to have to walk around it, it was gone. Turns out the short and small elderly lady who lives next door to me moved it all by herself. I plan to do something special for 🎄 for her for doing that.
Lauren Caswell 4 years ago
I love it when neighbours connect :) I used to move a lot and never really knew my neighbours, but I've been in one house since my kid was born, and I've gotten to know my neighbours on either side: we can natter for hours, I come and fix technology things or do computer help, and they can watch my son on the odd occasion I need to pop out to get groceries and my kid is in bed etc. It is nice :)
Load More Replies... Pamda Panda 4 years ago
My wholesome story: The summer before I went to college, I worked in the same manufacturing plant as my dad. One of the fork truck drivers, Rodney, was a big guy. Six foot six, 270+ pounds. Rodney had a tendency to get angry and yell. What did he tell about so much? He was angry that he was moved to second shift and he couldn't be home with his son in the evenings. His son was 14, had downs syndrome, and Rodney wanted to teach him how to swim.
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