‘Positivity With A Hint Of Humor’: 50 Of The Most Wholesome Posts Shared In This Instagram Account
It’s not surprising that there is growing evidence that negative news can affect our mental health, notably in the form of increased anxiety, depression and acute stress reactions. Often unknowingly, we devour hours upon hours of negativity, whether it’s endless scrolling on social media or batch coverage of current events which comes straight to your mobile every morning.
So no wonder good news is having a renaissance. Just look at the Instagram account “Tanks Good News,” a powerhouse of lighthearted, wholesome, humorous and overwhelmingly positive content. Created and run by George Resch, aka Tank Sinatra, who aims at highlighting the good instead of the bad, the page today has 2.7 million followers, a number which shows just how thirsty we are for positive content.
Below we collected some of the most wholesome, soothing, and humorous posts from the page to fill your heart with joy, so enjoy! Also, make sure to share this post with anyone who’s been feeling down lately, it works like magic.
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Hope This Makes Your Day
I cant upvote this enough! Please help me!! And my eyes are sweating!
If you've never heard of Tank Sinatra, the creator behind the Instagram powerhouse “Tank's Good News,” chances are you've been living on the Moon. Tank, whose real name is George Resch, is a prolific content creator who gained millions of followers on Instagram through meme creation and reposting hilarious content. "Tank's Good News" is one of Resch's projects where he only focuses on re-sharing positive, uplifting media to the general public. It turns out that Resch's own personal story helped serve as a kind of inspiration for the account.
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Physical beauty fades quickly, but a beautiful attitude comes from the heart and soul. You have that. The people who dont appreciate that are ugly to their core! Good for you!
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I’d rather see her warm, friendly face than a Kardashian or a puffy-lipped “influencer” any day!
Why can't people just leave people alone? They get literally nothing from telling someone else they're ugly, especially a stranger. Good for Melissa for staying true to herself
It reinforces their ego. A holes will be A holes.
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I love that Melissa loves Melissa. She has more than those haters ever will.
That smile reminds me of my grandma. I can hear her now "Come on in sweetheart, I just made cookies. And would it be too much to ask you to run this garbage to the dumpster for me?"
i remember a post about her on here a while back- shes a badass lol
If you can't see her gloriously joyful heart shining through, you should get your eyes checked. She shines.
I truly hate some people. it's awful to call someone else ugly. If you only have something bad to say, don't say anything at all!
I know people who are considered beautiful, but their souls are dark. One of my best friends had severe CP. She couldn't walk upright, she dragged one leg, and she drooled. She had the purest heart, and refused to use a wheelchair. I love her so much!
Wtf do they mean? Too ugly!? Im jealous. I could never keep my skin so clear, for starters
You are beautiful! Don't let anyone allow you to feel otherwise!!! Keep on posting.
Roses are red, violets are blueish, INSENSITIVE comments from those people reveal THEY are inwardly ugly being the most cruelest.
Whoever said that to you,is just steeped in ugliness themselves .A- hole.
They are the painfully ugly ones.......you are the beautiful radiant being with the soul of a warrior. They are to be pitied and prayed for. You are to be loved, admired and celebrated. Love that red hair you sassy girl!!!
What I see from your photos is that you have life, you have light, and you know how to use it. Love you!
Those who made fun of this woman are absolutely awful. I’ve looked her up and she has a condition called Freeman-Sheldon syndrome and has undergone 26 different surgeries in order to manage it.
Thank you for researching her story. I appreciate your thoughtfulness.
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Don’t let these people make you believe you’re anything less than beautiful. Beauty is so much more than what you look like, and the people that made those comments might look in the mirror and think they’re stunning, they may have thousands of people tell them they’re beautiful, but if they were to spend a day with them, they’d see how ugly they really are
Those aren't people that told you that you were ugly. They're called parasites. They're known to use their appendages to point and write mean things. The are related unwanted things like, mosquitoes, wasps and the Corona virus.
Kind people have a beauty that can't be matched by someone who is skinny but has an ugly personality.
Those people who disrespect you are the ones who should be banned. Sending love and Best Wishes to you
Actually, you're very pretty. Trolls are ugly. Their opinions are a reflection on themselves, not you. They're also insecure. Smile at trolls. They need all the help they can get.
The excellently worded post expertly displays attractiveness in reality. I'd rather have lunch with you than any dismissive!!!
Ugly is more a state of mind than anything. I have been called ugly online also. Not that people throwing that out ever post their own picture! I think cowards are monstrously ugly.
you are a strong, beautiful , amazing woman!!! those that dont agree can just suck it !!!
I think we all know who the ugly one's are. If you think it's her, than it's you.
I think your absolutely beautiful just the way u are ....don't let anyone tell u deffrent .... those people live very shellow life's and don't and cant even breathe the same worthy air that you do!!! Ur amazing 👏 💖 wonderful bright and from the looks of it a very intellectual genuine human being!!!
There is nothing uglier than a mean person. Keep smiling. It's the most beautiful thing our faces can do!
I think that there are few things in the world as pathetic as insulting random people anonymously on the internet. That’s so low
Don't pay any attention to anyone who would say mean or nasty things just to be ignorant... Keep posting your pictures and keep smiling... You outshine those people with a beauty that they will never know.
Your beautiful eyes are shine, if people don't know HOW to read real body language, they have the problem? Think about the source looking back, it's NOT the person being shamed (we're just too humble to argue otherwise) I learned to lay low during rants and raves, NOT a good choice, you become lost in that (beautiful) silent world, depending on your "problem child's" issue (grown man child) behind the scenes (with my permission to speak to my doctors, as we had always provided the other's name ICE. Little did I know what HE WAS doing with that permission. During a period, a very slow process, he did/said certain things, and on 8.28.21 he blurted out, I have a mental health trail on you. THANK YOU GOD for a note from my psych to my PCP, there were NO BiPOLAR (or other) ISSUES. During a police call, for my safety I explained all that on the phone, I feared my safety, they freaking baker acted, taken in cuffs! No resistance, 64/disabled woman, yet manhandled. I NOW have THE PAPER TRAIL!
Although you are not ugly, I'd prefer an ugly face over an ugly soul any day.
Well I don't know who they are but I love a happy face. The sheer fact that you're happy makes you a beautiful person. 🤗
Your selfies are great. Keep um comin! Lots of love and lovely people here. I'll count you among us. Welcome home!
COMPLETELY ! ignore those who have absolutely no clue!!!! I see nothing wrong, we are ALL different ! HE WHO IS PERFECT, CAST THE FIRST STONE!!!!!
I love your happy, warm face. The people who said that are the ugly ones.
God gave you that face and I think it belongs to a strong resilient person. You go girl
She’s not even ugly 😂 what is wrong with people. Imagine being so small and insecure that you need to make someone feel that small and insecure with you
To the people who are saying "she is beautiful" and similar statements... I personally think you are part of the problem. You are reinforcing the fact that people should CARE if they are beautiful or not by trying to convince her that she is. But she isn't. And that's ok. We need to stop saying "everyone is beautiful", and start actually believing that a person's looks have NOTHING to do with their value. She is bold, confident, and funny. I place a higher value on those characteristics than beauty. It is a false mindset to think "I need to convince someone that they are beautiful for the sake of their self confidence". Look at her! She is more self confident than the majority of people who would qualify as conventionally beautiful.
Hey Pal why don't you save your b******* some other page and if you can't be supportive and take a hike because like I said people like you live very shallow lives and don't deserve to breathe the same air that these people breathe nor could you ever shine their shoes. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder who are you to say what's what
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She may not be gorgeous but she has a nice face. That's worth more then any model. People who troll have no life and are sad pathetic losers.
Keep trolling the trolls. What's wrong with people? But good for her. Maybe we can raise some money to buy billboards ads around where the trolls live and put her selfies there.
They can kiss my ***. You look lovely, my dear. If someone don’t agree, they can fυck right off.
what's that one roald dahl quote? it's something like, "if you think good thoughts they shine through your face and you will always look lovely"
If anyone called you ugly they were probably envious of your selfconfidence. Lovely pictures
I think you are beautiful. A special creation that God took time and consideration to make!
melissa looks like the super friendly neighbor of the main characters in a cartoon. the kind who offers help to the free range kids in getting into magical mischief while probably being magical herself. her lemonade is to die for on a hot summer's day, and during a sad Very Special Episode, she knows just what to say to help.
You are BEAUTIFUL 😍 Dont ever let any of those TRUE SOUL TROLLS tell you differently! ANYONE who trolls another person in any way is living a sad life of their own...YOU KEEP LIVING YOUR BEST AND DO THE MOST DARLIN!!!!
My first thought when I saw you, before reading the heading or text, was “she looks like she has a wicked sense of humor.” The second was, “She looks like a magical being from a fairy tale, an elemental with a connection to her source.” Then I read the piece and agreed with myself.
Thank you for posting. Interesting how Almighty God makes no idiots but this world is full of self-styled ones. You look like someone who is all-round lovely
Keep posting your pictures... You outshine anyone who would say anything to hurt someone's feelings just to be mean or nasty. Don't pay any attention to them and keep smiling...!!!
I think you are beautiful, those who say otherwise are so ugly... inner beauty is what's true.
My grandmother always said petty is as pretty does! Your smile is just beautiful
The things people say behind a computer still manage to shock me sometimes. Like who in their right mind talks to people like that!? Its infuriating. I love your selfies, for what its worth! ❤
Pff how stupid they are. You have perfect energy, you made me smile. Thank you 👍
Melissa, I love seeing your happy, beautiful face. Please keeping posting it as it is a joy to see!
Everyone is beautiful. I've never been told but I believe that I'm beautiful as well
They are sooo Jealous of your Gorgeous Red Hair!! 😍 Keep Smiling!! 🤗🥰
I hate people. Why the hell would anyone say that in the first place?!
Beauty is from within peoples hearts show through actions of kindness and grace. You can see a warm soul in someone's eyes. She doesn't need filters or 30lbs of contoured makeup. Wigs or contact lenses to be someone she's not. I'd bet she'd be the best friend you always wanted and true to the end. To all the cruel posers who put her down. Maybe take a Harder look.at yourself and judge yourself first. Because bullies target others to make themselves feel better. That makes you ugly .
You go, guurrrrl! It's the ugly that think and believe everyone else is ugly too. Stay beautiful 😍.....Stay strong 💪.....be and do you! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Keep on posting! Ya living rent free in their heads, they think about you all day...so much that the trolls are magically drawn to you! Keep up the good work and make them stay in their feelings because you are happily existing! Keep on sweet smile!
My biggest gripe with the internet is how it has become a platform for so many people to spread hate and misery everywhere. The fact that "internet troll" is a universally understood expression tells you how rampant this practice is. I started programming in the early 80s when I was 11 on a Commodore computer, then got into coding and systems security penetration in the military, so I was at the forefront of the birth of the WWW. I was so excited about the possibilities. But seeing how it's become such an effective tool to spread hate, violence, lies, and sadistic behavior is soooooo disappointing. Despite having an advanced degree in psychology and being a complete history nerd, I never fully grasped just HOW MANY people in the world are miserable and mean until I began to see it so often online.
Aww I shouldn't judge ... but your so adorable (I bet you've heard that a million times growing up, but so true!) People are so ridiculous 🙄 to use my kindest word 😒 Why people will go out of thier way to be jerks (especially to a stranger) has always been beyond me .. Hang in there (*insert cat pic) you have an awsome post here!
Iwhat do you mean? Why would anyone say that? think you are beautiful. Gorgeous. Whoever said you're ugly must be hideous. You're so pretty.
What do you mean? You are beautiful. Whoever said you were ugly, must be hideous. You are gorgeous to me.
"A person who has good thoughts cannot ever be ugly. You can have a wonky nose and a crooked mouth and a double chin and stick-out teeth, but if you have good thoughts it will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely." -Roald Dahl
Omg I love this. With that attitude you are a rockstar! Show the haters who's boss!
Pshh forget them. They have their own issues. I love these selfies!
Girl you are adorable! You just ooze warmth and joy. Please don't let anyone tell you different!
Good for you good for you good for you, and please forget anything these social media parasites can say, they are scum bottomline.
You are BEAUTIFUL. Inside and out. Your light SHINES and I am so sad for those who are too blind to see you. 😍💜💜💜
I think you're beautiful, inside and out. Be proud of the wonderful person you are and you don't need anyone's approval for anything!
They say that about me, too. To heck with them! And I think you're really cute!
You’re beautiful!! It’s THEM who ARE the ugly ones!!! Ugly words make ugly people!!
Their comments only shows who the ugly ones are. Keep on being yourself.
You are beautiful. If people judged you by your looks then they're ugly!
Good thing we don't base our life on what others think, especially unhappy people.
So happy you didn't let negative people get you down. Keep believing in yourself ❤️
Anyone that calls someone ugly, should be put in a line and punched in the face
That is the most adorable face I have ever seen. Those people who call you ugly have no idea what that are talking about.
This is kinda thing my brain does when I look at people: Ooh I love the roundness of her cheeks, glasses are a nice size for her face, that hair omg very pretty red and a cute little cut...
Forget the haters. I had the same issue. They have self image problems and are very few of them anyway. Now I have more friends that show their love for me and not how I look and gives be the confidence I needed.
You are beautiful! Keep on taking those selfies because that smile is flawless
She's got a really nice smile! I just had a rough night at work; however, seeing her smile right now got me back in good spirits. Right on, keep on doing your thing, girl!
I had a look at this lady's blog, it's very wholesome and worth a read.
you are the most cutest gingerbread bun i have ever seen . if i ever meet you then can i pls have a warm cuddle with you ?
What the hell is wrong with you kit cat chunky?!? I don't see you posting selfies of yourself!! Hit the road jackass!!
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Let’s All Tell Her Congratulations
Resch told Elite Daily that he struggled with sobriety more than a decade ago, before getting completely sober at the age of twenty-two. Now being thirty-eight, Resch recalls: "I would be frustrated that I wasn't positive, but I wasn't looking for anything to be positive [about], so it was a vicious downward cycle where I was unhappy and I looked for things to justify my unhappiness. When I got sober, I thought doing that would kill me. So, I felt like I needed to be positive to survive."
In 2017, Resch created Tank's Good News, the hugely successful project that stems from his frustration with the negativity of current news. “CNN, Fox... they've made a business out of creating a visceral reaction out of people but that reaction is fear, anxiety and negativity," he explained. He didn’t know there was a market for good news, yet said he knew “if I could make people feel good, they would come back."
Kids Do Better When They Know They Have Someone Who Cares About Them
A Wedding Based On Loving Service Is Bound To Succeed
This Is A Great Idea. Also, If You See Me You Can Say “Dad” And The Same Thing And I’ll Handle The Problem
The huge popularity of Tank's Good News reflects not only its creator's but our shared fatigue with what’s happening on the screens and media. The worst scenarios are bombarding us every day and it’s only fair we get fed up with it. To find out more about it, what this negative exposure does to our mental wellbeing and how can we be more resilient to it, we spoke with Dr. Lise Deguire, a clinical psychologist and author of award-winning memoir “Flashback Girl: Lessons on Resilience From a Burn Survivor.”
Dr. Lise said that indeed many people report that their mood is negatively affected by the news. “Of course, the news itself tends to focus on negative occurrences. For example, the news will report on the terrible car accident that happened. They will not, of course, report on the thousands of people that safely drove that day. (Safe, happy occurrences are not usually considered news.) But, because the news focuses so much on negative events, it can make us feel that only bad things are happening in the world,” she explained.
The clinical psychologist added that the news often focuses on events that make us fearful, “because when we are afraid, we tend to think we need to keep watching the news.”
I Don’t Think He’ll Ever Let Anyone Down In His Life
She Can Flex Everyday. Congratulations
Mistaken Love Is Still Love
When asked what are psychological benefits to reducing the time you spend on social media and watching TV, Dr. Lise said that when her clients report anxiety, sadness or anger about the news, she often encourages them to limit their news/social media exposure. “Most of us can stay informed through a quick read of the headlines. Having the news on in the background, or checking Twitter all day, often distresses people because the news almost always focuses on scary negative events and ignores positive ones,” she explained.
This Is Genius
Don’t Mess With These Kids, They Have Backup
I’m An Organ Donor, I Won’t Need Them Anymore
The good news is that we can all learn to become more positive and resilient to negativity. “One way is to learn who or what makes us feel good, and who or what makes us feel bad. For example, my mood usually improves when I listen to music or go outside. My mood usually goes downhill when I stop exercising. All of us have activities that lift us up or bring us down.”
Dr. Lise also said that the more aware we can be, the better choices we can make. “Does it help you to dance? Write? Call a friend? Take a bath? See if you can figure out what is in your positivity 'toolbox,'" she suggested.
Todd Winn, You Are An Inspiration To People Everywhere Who Are Fighting The Good Fight
It’s The Happiness In His Eyes For Me
Yes
This Is Beautiful. Humanity At Its Best, And Starting Young Too!
I’m Betting This Will Be My Most Liked Post Of All Time
Be Like Bill
Nothing Will Keep This Guy Down
the past is the past ... you cant change it but you can change your future. enjoy your future man
Never Stop Talking, You Don’t Know Who’s Listening
If My Grandma Was Still Alive, She’d Be Doing The Same Thing, But Then I Wouldn’t Have Her As My Guardian Angel, So I Guess It’s Even
Uuuhhhh Ya Need To Swipe And Finish This Story Right Now
Small Acts Of Kindness Usually Have The Biggest Impact
The Best News
Everybody Say Happy Birthday Daniel
Aaaaand Now They’re Bonded For Life
You Can Feel The Emotion In This Photo
It May Not Feel Like It Sometimes, But This Is Still Great Point In Time To Be Alive
What
Time Released Joy
She Looks Perfect
You don't need to censer James Fridmans name out, he's internet famous. Also this is wholesome af
It Ain’t Much, But It’s Honest Work (Sorry That’s The Memer In Me Coming Out)
A Legend
Wow I Love This. They Never Stop Being Your Children Do They?
Aww cute, lively couple, I like how the guy in the back is checking on her :)
This Guy Gets It Done
I Love This Story So Much
That's espacially sad cause most big stores would accept to prep your groceries in advance and put them in your trunk. Especially if you need help like by being elderly in a pandemic. I feel them though, it is hard to think through during such panick. I just hope they found a more reliable way to safely buy their groceries.
I Would Wear One
I’m Gonna Need A Minute Pt 2
I Can’t Imagine Not Being Able To Be Myself Freely, And I Honestly Can’t Even Imagine Anybody Wanting To Live In A World That Doesn’t Afford Everybody That Same Privilege
Love Always Wins
Whose Cutting Onions In Here
Wholesome Dad Award
He Thought She Looked Pretty. What A Boss
For All You Women Out There Whole Don’t Look Like You Used To When You Were Younger. Good! Please, Stop Being So Hard On Yourself. You’re Not Supposed To Look That Way Anymore. You’ve Brought Forth Life, Miraculously. That’s Major. I Don’t Look Like I Did When I Was 20 And I Have No Good Excuse And I Love Eating And Hate Moving So I’ll Have To Deal With That Some Other Way
Mark Cuban
Friendly Reminder To Be Friendly
I Can’t Imagine How Tough It Must Be For Teachers To Be Expected To Adapt Immediately And Perfectly To This New System, And Do It All Overnight. I’m Sure This Meant A Lot To The Teacher. Good Job Class, You All Get An A+ From Me
My Eyes Are Sweating Wow
I helped my mum look after my dad throughout his illness. I did all the heavy and hard stuff she couldn’t do that he would worry about - the garden, cleaning the car, shopping, diy, you name it I did it. There are lots of photos of that time - dad and mum, dad and my brother, dad and his grandchildren but I don’t have a single photo of me with my dad; I was always the one taking the pictures, capturing the memories for everyone else.i will have to try this, I miss him everyday.
I Don’t Know What Chuffed Means But From The Context I’m Pretty Sure It’s Something Good
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Man, why do I read posts like this. I am pregnant, therefore I cry when I,for example, see nice flower and this caused waterfalls.
I remember when I was pregnant crying at credit card commercials. I feel you! Keep some emergency tissues on you at all times. ❤️
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This was beautiful. I really enjoy positivity in such a chaotic world.
This article brings tears to my eyes, warmth to my heart and hope to my soul! I loved each and every story. Kindness and compassion should never be taken for granted.
I've been emotional the past few days and thought I would be laughing and smiling from these posts... so wrong. I cried my eyes out with a few smiles here and there. But at least it is tears from positivity rather than the stress of life.
I needed this today. Thank you Liucija for putting this thread together.
I am dying of breast ca. One of the hardest things for me is worrying about leaving my 3 children and 2 grandchildren behind in what seems like a sad and unkind world. Thank you for relieving my worry and knowing that there will still be good and kind people for them out there when I am gone 😢😢😢😢
Love the rabbit's little studio apartment! We had a rabbit as a pet when I was around 14, and he was the best pet. He and our little dog, about the same size as the rabbit (small dog) would stay in the rabbit's cage together when we all had to go out for a few hours; Dog had no problems toileting through the bottom of the cage, and he and Rabbit would play together, eat together, and nap together. I remember them both very well, even though that was nearly 60 years ago.
Idk why but I cried a little more at each one. Thank you for this
imagine calling an entire country of people vile & then implying that you're part of the group of people being kind.
Load More Replies... Man, why do I read posts like this. I am pregnant, therefore I cry when I,for example, see nice flower and this caused waterfalls.
I remember when I was pregnant crying at credit card commercials. I feel you! Keep some emergency tissues on you at all times. ❤️
Load More Replies... This was beautiful. I really enjoy positivity in such a chaotic world.
This article brings tears to my eyes, warmth to my heart and hope to my soul! I loved each and every story. Kindness and compassion should never be taken for granted.
I've been emotional the past few days and thought I would be laughing and smiling from these posts... so wrong. I cried my eyes out with a few smiles here and there. But at least it is tears from positivity rather than the stress of life.
I needed this today. Thank you Liucija for putting this thread together.
I am dying of breast ca. One of the hardest things for me is worrying about leaving my 3 children and 2 grandchildren behind in what seems like a sad and unkind world. Thank you for relieving my worry and knowing that there will still be good and kind people for them out there when I am gone 😢😢😢😢
Love the rabbit's little studio apartment! We had a rabbit as a pet when I was around 14, and he was the best pet. He and our little dog, about the same size as the rabbit (small dog) would stay in the rabbit's cage together when we all had to go out for a few hours; Dog had no problems toileting through the bottom of the cage, and he and Rabbit would play together, eat together, and nap together. I remember them both very well, even though that was nearly 60 years ago.
Idk why but I cried a little more at each one. Thank you for this
imagine calling an entire country of people vile & then implying that you're part of the group of people being kind.
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