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
Omg, that is so beautiful and I love that they got married. That is love.
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.
Gang Of Hagrids
Found This
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.
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.
Reddit Can Be A Great Place
Hearing The Words From Love
I Lived
Fight For Babies First Word
I'm Not Gonna Spoil Anything, Just Read It And You'll See
Yes
"The More You Yell At Her, The More Money She Makes!"
That was very... how to say... original way to tell somebody to shut the f.ck up. Lol
And very clever too! and so nice the teen made more money.
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Somebody who is in their 60's and 70's who have an aggressive personality change is probably starting alzheimers or Dementia. The brain has started changing and over half of Americans will end up with
Jaime, it auto censors. I’d bet my bottom dollar this asshat actually wrote it.
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I am no fan of this woman, but I feel like we are all ok with everyone who is young or old having a bad day or being grumpy, or whatever, but somehow middle aged women aren't able to do this. Now, please, I am not defending the racist hags I've seen on viral stuff, or unreal fools wanting something for nothing (Like the woman in a $600 Canada Goose down coat bellyaching at the cashier over a $6 price difference). But, misogyny is real, and so is sexism.
That was a nice gesture for sure, but I have a valid complaint to make about blizzards and that is they stopped making chocolate Cherry blizzards and when they take it out of the container into your cup they don’t scrap out a quarter of the blizzard that is left in the container. Where I live, when you have to pay $10.00 for ice milk and your additives, you should get all of it. Am I wrong?
Can't argue with your method, but gee-whiz, I'm a boomer and don't go around trying to make people, of any age, feel like crap. I think, at least the first wave of us is a pretty empathetic bunch, still laid back, still love all living things. Peace, love, and rock 'n roll.
I would ask to see that Blizzard Expert certificate. I suspect fraud.
Now, what make you consider it "boomer" selfishness? I find my generation much more likely to donate time and money? Who do you see volunteering? Its the gray-haired folk!
Good grief, are people my age just being deliberately rude to see how much they can get away with? I'm a boomer and I try my damnedest to be polite to servers. I haven't always been, to my shame, but I try.
Nice story, but I dislike the "boomer" insult. To be fair, I hate when people are referred to as Millennials or Zoomers, too. Stereotyping people by race, gender or sexuality is considered taboo, to say the least. Now it seems we've decided we can fairly generalize (and name call) people based on their so-called generation?
when I read 'blizzard' i was like ok weather... but then I read 'chocolate' and I was like wait what?! Now I realize what they were actually talking about 🤦🏻♀️
First of all, let's not describe someone by their generation because not all members of that generation are like this. Secondly, that was a cool thing that this customer did.
The only problem is that you ruin the story by generalizing boomers. Not everyone is like that. Please realize that you are being just as ignorant when you do that.
I love the story and what the person did with the tip jar. But, to be fair, there are a LOT of unselfish, wonderful Boomers in the world. Could the person in this story have not just said, "selfish person"? I do get tired of the way the world creates division with labels, when what we desperately need is unity. There are good and bad of every generation, and pitting one against another is sad and completely unnecessary.
I've now deleted my story, because people got offended that I called the villain in my story a Karen (for reasons detailed in my answer to @Tina Hugh). Apparently it was so offensive that you had to downvote a wholesome story which I was proud of and now regret sharing with you. Thanks people. You truly make this world a better place.
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And just why do you assume she is a boomer? What people born after 1964 aren't rude?
I think they assumed she was a baby boomer cause of the age of the woman. And nowhere in this post I read that only boomers can be rude.
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Landlord Says No Pets Allowed, But An Exception Is Made
An Unexpected Friendship
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.
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.
Boys Like Flowers, Too
NASA Is Wholesome
She Said Good Morning
My heart breaks for this poor girl, hopefully that good morning is a small step to a long recovery.
Found This Unexpectedly Wholesome Response
George Bush Sr's Dog Got Too Fat
Wants To Learn For That Special Someone
I Was Expecting A Nice Guy Story. Although I Was Not Disappointed
Wholesome Story
Straight As Nails
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”.
I Love This
Beginning And End Of Decade
It's the greatest achieve and the greatest happiness when the dream come true. Have a good wind in your wings, young man!
Piggyback Sunset
Weird fact about me. I love talking to strangers but I don't like talking to people I know :/
This Gem I Found On Twitter Today
Wholesome Protesters
True Love
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.
We Have Much To Learn
Nice
Today Is The Day
Unexpectedly Wholesomeness
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.
Gordon Ramsey Hood Edition
And does he still add a lil something, something to his goodies lol.
It Never Came
Awwwww This Is Absolute Poggers
My Neighbor Almost Had My Mom Worried For His Safety
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
Turned His Life Around
Wholesome Dealer
Do What Makes You Happy
Made Me Smile
Definitely Something I Would Do
#flattenthecurve
Anon Loves His Mother
Thanks Satan
A Message I Received After The Christchurch Terrorist Attack Killing A Family Member
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So much oohs, aahs and awws and I absolutely loved it. This post has made my day and I certainly needed this. Thank you 😊
I read through all of them. This so wholesome, that’s a guarantee. ☺️
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.
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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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.
So much oohs, aahs and awws and I absolutely loved it. This post has made my day and I certainly needed this. Thank you 😊
I read through all of them. This so wholesome, that’s a guarantee. ☺️
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.
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... 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.
