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Human beings are hard-wired for negativity bias, but doomscrolling might be making many of us miserable. With everything going on around the world, we all need a break to restore some of our faith in humanity. Luckily, there’s a big supply of wholesome, optimistic, and heartwarming content coming your way.

That’s the cue for ‘Very Important Positivity’ to swoop in to save the day (and our social media feeds)! The project posts soul-healing and hopeful pics and memes that are full to the brim with sunshine. We want to brighten up your day, so we’re featuring the very best posts that might feel like your soul is getting a much-needed warm hug.

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#1

Ian McKellen's tweet about coming out and celebrating honesty, offering positive posts for someone feeling down.

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random_frog_6846
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5 months ago

Upvote for Sir McKellen!

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    #2

    A screenshot of a positive post from @parenthood365 about a child inviting a new kid to sit with them on the bus, showing beautiful parenting that might make your day.

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    Louise
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    Excellent parenting.

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    #3

    A person's positive post about achieving their dream of owning a house, a truly inspiring moment. These positive posts make your day.

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    jjdubs W
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    May you enjoy it in fantastic health for years to come!

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    #4

    A screenshot of a tweet from Vanessa Young about her dog with a cough, a funny story to make your day.

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    Sue Denham
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    I hope the whole family barks along with him to show hime he's part of the family.

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    #5

    A smiling man in a mouse-ear hat after collecting 7 bags of litter. A positive post for making your day.

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    Maudelin
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    Thank you!

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    #6

    Two men, one using a crutch, smiling and holding pairs of shoes from an awesome trade. Positive posts to make your day!

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    Sue Denham
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    Perfect!

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    #7

    A positive post features Jenny S. asking for love stories, and Jack D. sharing a heartwarming tale about finding his grandmother's art.

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    jjdubs W
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    Ok. You win!

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    #8

    Grandpa and a dog in matching colorful striped coats, a funny positive post that might make your day.

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    Karl der Große
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    I never let my dog choose what I'm going to wear.

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    #9

    Dolly Parton in an interview, radiating confidence and positive posts. She discusses self-assurance, a great pick-me-up.

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    Giraffe Sitter
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    Dolly is a national treasure.

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    #10

    A cheerful senior woman chats with a smiling male cashier at a slow checkout, creating positive posts.

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    Yayheterogeneity
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    Love this!

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    #11

    A cat sits on a wooden floor, looking up at a collection of art magnets on a white fridge. This positive post might make your day.

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    YakFactory
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    You have a cultured cat.

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    #12

    A thoughtful husband peeled oranges, drawing a smiling face on one, in a positive post about making your day.

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    DaisyGirl
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    True love

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    #13

    Two positive posts show a single dad and his adopted son; one from adoption day, another wearing matching shirts.

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    sbj
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    5 months ago

    Looks like a perfect match to me

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    #14

    A Reddit conversation featuring positive posts, with users sharing uplifting thoughts about getting by in life. Might make your day.

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    Fluffy the Demon
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    Underrated.

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    #15

    A heartwarming Reddit post from a wheelchair user. This positive post shares a story of kindness with a child at a baseball game.

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    Bob Brooce
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    My 3-legged dog once met a guy with one leg while we were hiking and ran to him as soon as he spotted him.

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    #16

    A tweet from Dineee Simpson MD, FACS sharing a heartwarming story of meeting a former patient. A positive post that might make your day.

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    Fibonacci•011
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    ☺️ What a lovely moment, for both involved!

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    #17

    A person frolicking in a field, captured in four candid photos, making positive posts. His expressions show joy.

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    Bananaramamama
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    The other day after a rough week I stopped at the local playground to swing. I am 42. My kids were with friends, my husband was at work, and I was just hysterically laughing at how I had forgotten how fun it was. I would 10 out of 10 recommended taking a moment to do childish things occasionally so you remember what freedom feels like

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    #18

    A cat's employee ID card from Foss Hotel, showing the cat as Pál Daníelsdóttir, in "Mousekeeping." Positive posts.

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    Beak Hookage
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    "Danielsdottir" means, if I'm not mistaken, "daughter of Daniel". Guess that's the owner's name!

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    #19

    A mom's wholesome text with Kermit the Frog looking at a phone. Feeling down? This positive post might make your day!

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    George D
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    Awww

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    #20

    John Krasinski meme explaining why playing games in easy mode is fine. A positive post for anyone feeling down.

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    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    And the best way to learn the game for higher levels.

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    #21

    A tweet from @kate_lit describing her gran's positive reaction to her granddaughter's transition. It might make your day!

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    Juls
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    People of any age can be accepting and full of love. Awesome gran!

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    #22

    Two curious pigeons peer down at a camera, with a decorative ceiling above them. Positive posts for a good day.

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    Onan Hag All
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    Ronnie and Reggie.

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    #23

    A tweet featuring a news video about an elderly gamer. A funny post to make your day more positive.

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    Ipetmykitteh
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    This will be me in a pile of decades.

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    #24

    A positive Twitter post from @AM_Farmer about a FedEx guy caring for a snail. It might make your day!

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    Nicely
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    Bet it was a boy. Posties only care about snail male

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    #25

    A man and his ginger cat, Cheddar, pictured at adoption and 18 years later, a positive post that makes your day.

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    YakFactory
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    No cheesy grin from Cheddar?

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    #26

    A tweet from @cosmicbby111 about tattoos, temporary bodies, and spreading love and positivity.

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    Yayheterogeneity
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    This is the best argument for a tattoo I've ever heard.

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    #27

    A positive post from just-shower-thoughts: a tree sprouted the day you were born and grows with you. This might make your day!

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    Fibonacci•011
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    Loving this! Keep growing and branching out!

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    #28

    A light-hearted text post describing a funny interaction making an old lady blush, sharing a positive post that might make your day.

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    Fluffy the Demon
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    She'll talk about that day forever. Little things like this make life so much better.

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    #29

    A TV reporter with her puppy, hiding during a live broadcast. This image features positive posts, a cute puppy.

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    Cee Cee
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    Bet most viewers would love to see the puppy in preference to the usually depressing news.

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    #30

    Four pictures of adorable black cats, from tiny kitten to playful adult, proving that black cats can make your day.

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    Niki
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    Look at these adorable conduits for darkness and evil!!! Who's a good void?

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    #31

    A positive post discussing crying as release, not a solution, likened to venting steam from a pot. Feeling down? Find uplifting analogies.

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    Stygtand
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    5 months ago

    Wise words.

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    #32

    A dog with a black and white face looking out a car window at night, feeling down. Positive posts can help.

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    Daya
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    And his thoughts: Why am not allowed to walk?

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    #33

    A sleeping bat on a door frame with a handwritten sign saying "Bat Sleeping, Please use other Door." Might make your day.

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    Louise
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    The Batcave is closed for redecorating.

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    #34

    A tweet from Glennon Doyle. She shares a positive post about a dad telling his kid it's brave to go or not go on a roller coaster.

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    Louise
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    Yes.

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    #35

    A Penny Middleton tweet suggesting teaching girls 'What did you mean by that?' to hold people accountable. Positive posts.

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    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    We should teach everyone that phrase. It's an invitation to reveal yourself - which some people are aching for.

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    #36

    A heartwarming tweet about a grandma sending daily photos, like positive posts, with messages like "I love you from my front room!"

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    jjdubs W
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    Yes, yes we do!

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    #37

    An adult Golden Retriever service dog lies with a puppy, which is chewing on its paw, a positive post to make your day.

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    Louise
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    Gnawing on parent day.

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    #38

    Three adorable hamsters sleeping like pancakes, tucked into a cozy wooden enclosure. This positive post can make your day.

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    Beak Hookage
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    *appreciates*

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    #39

    A tweet by Emma Theriault sharing a heartwarming bookstore story, proving positive posts make your day.

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    Blue Bunny of Happiness
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    Sounds like the perfect date!

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    #40

    A happy man holding a new skateboard, fulfilling a childhood wish. A positive post for making your day.

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    Yayheterogeneity
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    I bet your parents are medics.

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    #41

    A tweet from Waffle Daddy with a black cat sitting between couch cushions like a fort. Might make your day!

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    George D
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    Lol!!

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    #42

    A happy duck getting its head stroked, with a news caption reading "THIS DUCK IS HAPPY. SOMEONE TOLD HIM HE'S CUTE". Positive posts to make your day.

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    zatrisha
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    He is!

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    #43

    A smiling dog and a curious deer, both with collars, looking up from outside a car door. Positive posts image.

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    random_frog_6846
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    Looks like my doggo

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    #44

    A young couple in prom attire, a positive post about overcoming awkward beginnings to celebrate their 10-year wedding anniversary.

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    Yayheterogeneity
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    This is cute and you were her league always!

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    #45

    A Reddit post about a partner waking up early to cuddle, making their day. A positive post for someone feeling down.

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    jjdubs W
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    1) As you should. 2) OMG the first alarm actually wakes him up? #lifegoals

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    #46

    A text message shows an orange cat resting on a radiator, its body comically flowing over the top. This positive post might make your day.

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    Maudelin
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    Bob is awesome.

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    #47

    Bob Ross with his iconic afro and beard, smiling while holding a baby raccoon, a truly positive post.

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    Liliana Spiro
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    Bob Ross AND a baby raccoon?! That's almost too much :)

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    #48

    Text meme about dating boys of different sizes and sharing hoodies, concluding all boy sizes are cute. Positive posts.

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    Wetbeard-the-Pirate (they/she)
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    Same with girl sizes :3

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    #49

    A person filming an orange cat relaxing with its paw on a window sill. Positive posts to make your day.

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    Geoffrey Scott
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    SO casual

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    #50

    A happy dog sits in its new chair next to its owner, a positive post about pet joy. Black cat in background.

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    Niki
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    The cat in the background just plotting..........

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    #51

    A positive post about supporting friends, stating, "most of the time people need to hear it." Might make your day.

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    Louise
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    Yes.

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    #52

    A fluffy white dog smiles at the camera with pink cherry blossoms and a blue sky in the background, making a positive post.

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    Wren
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    I would hang this on my wall.

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    #53

    Two tabby cats curled up, one comforting the other, while a humorous caption makes you feel down. Positive posts can help!

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    Maudelin
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    This is not a positive post. Never shout at your cat.

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    #54

    A side-by-side comparison shows a woman in a long-sleeved maroon dress versus the same woman in a remodeled, elegant maroon gown with gold embellishments, showcasing positive posts.

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    Black Cat
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    She did a spectacular job. If only celebrities had as much taste we wouldn't have to see them strutting around in sheer grossness.

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    #55

    A dachshund dog named Pancake in a yellow raincoat, featured in positive posts to make your day.

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    Cee Cee
    Community Member
    5 months ago (edited)

    I have dachshunds. They're not keen on the rain even with their little jackets on. We had a BIT of snow here earlier in the year. Rollo who's 4 had never seen snow. He lost his mind and flatly refused to step off the doorstep into the garden. His piteous whining upset me and his 2 older bros so he got a treat for being unbrave.

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    #56

    Two smiling friends, having met in person after 8.5 years of online gaming, standing in front of a waterfall and lush greenery. This positive post might make your day!

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    Bartlet for world domination
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    5 months ago

    Internet friends are real friends, but it really helps to have met them at least once.

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    #57

    A social media post about cheap solar panels, responding to a question about positive thoughts. Might make your day!

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    Bartlet for world domination
    Community Member
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    5 months ago

    I bought my first set! They are portable and only 100W, but they will power my small power bank that can charge all the USBs or my laptop for a few hours. I'm unreasonably excited :)

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    #58

    Two anniversary cards with identical drawings of a gazebo by the sea, a heartwarming positive post.

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    Fibonacci•011
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    I wonder if a proposal took place there? It’s obviously a treasured place to both of them, and each of their artworks is unique and special.

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    #59

    A man in a blue sweater holding flowers at a Safeway checkout, a heartwarming moment that might make your day.

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    Fibonacci•011
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    Awww bless! 😊

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    #60

    A happy black American Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Uuno, in a motion capture suit, looking like a video game developer. Might make your day!

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    Maudelin
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    Good boy!

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    #61

    A meme with text about a daughter asking for a tea party, and Ewan McGregor smiling, labeled "visible happiness." Positive posts to make your day.

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    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    You get to wear her favourite tiara? 🥰

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    #62

    A flyer with Have You Seen Him? and a smiling doge face. A humorous positive post to make your day.

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    Liliana Spiro
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    Thanks. Now may I meet him?

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    #63

    A surrealist staircase with green carpet featuring woven white footprints, a creative gesture that might make your day.

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    Lyone Fein
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    He got it right.

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    #64

    A tiny black rabbit snuggles against a large brown rabbit, reflected in a mirror. Positive posts to make your day.

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    Blue Bunny of Happiness
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    Proof that when it comes to love size doesn’t matter.

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    #65

    A meme showing a social media post asking why people play Fortnite, answered by a pediatrician, followed by a Darth Vader comic panel saying "IT IS... ACCEPTABLE." This image aims to make your day.

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    Thomas
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    Family-related. My kids play, so I play it. I also get to show off my dormant CS1.6 skills...

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    #66

    A tweet from @Sarimarr discussing gentle parenting: a positive post for when you are feeling down.

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    Juls
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    Gentle parenting is effective. Permissive parenting is not.

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    #67

    A tweet from Bobby Payne about a girlfriend who ate cake slowly, then bought another. A funny, positive post.

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    Kristiina Männiste
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    wait... she ate the same cake for 3 weeks??? What was this cake made off??

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    #68

    A smiling Samoyed dog sitting on cracked asphalt, a positive post that might make your day better.

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    Bob Brooce
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    That's the difference between a guard dog and an attack dog. Guard dogs may snarl, growl, or sometimes bite but their main purpose is to alert you about the threat. Valid uses for an attack dog are much more limited. Of course even attack dogs should have a good disposition with their handler.

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    #69

    A touching Twitter post featuring an elderly couple in matching outfits, smiling warmly. A positive post that might make your day.

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    Louise
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    Not sure about top right.

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    #70

    A screenshot of a positive post from Cydni about her husband bringing her a cheeseburger. Feeling down? This might make your day!

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    Louise
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    No fries?

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    #71

    A black and white dog with wide eyes looks at the camera, above a petition to make it King of the Moon. These positive posts make your day.

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    random_frog_6846
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    We need updates

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    #72

    A meme showing a car with a note under the windshield wiper, reading "NICE CAR." The text above says, "Thought I got a ticket but then realized I live in Canada." This positive post brings joy.

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    Never Snarky
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    Oh, I miss visiting Canada so much. Live too far away for a quick weekend trip.

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    #73

    A joyful otter in water with arms raised, saying 'yay!', representing positive posts to make your day.

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    Yayheterogeneity
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    Yay!

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    #74

    A tweet from emi @grohliest about her sister's programmer boyfriend creating an app for her, making her day.

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    Liliana Spiro
    Community Member
    5 months ago (edited)

    Batman as a teen, dating?

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    #75

    A positive post: text about random acts of kindness and happiness. Good for when you are feeling down.

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    Beak Hookage
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    Roadside sign advertising a music festival fell down. Saw it while walking past and fixed it, just because I could.

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    #76

    A meme featuring two dogs, a French bulldog and a pug, looking confused at the camera, evoking positive feelings.

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    jjdubs W
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    Remember Skype?

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    #77

    Bart Simpson holding a phone displaying a positive post: ALL OF YOUR NEGATIVE FEELINGS TOWARDS YOURSELF ARE INACCURATE AND EVERYONE ACTUALLY LIKES YOU MORE THAN YOU THINK, perfect for making your day.

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    Liliana Spiro
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    Don't believe everything you think...

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    #78

    A positive post from Gaia's Twitter, stating self-worth and leading with kindness. Great for feeling down.

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    otiose
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    And bad things happen to good people every day. It's great to have a positive outlook but that will not (can not) protect you from life. Work on resilience.

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    #79

    Humorous meme featuring mudskippers, one standing tall while two others react, representing parents asking questions about a lesbian date. Might make your day.

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    Fibonacci•011
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    I just tried to find these online - does anyone know what they are?

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    #80

    A meme with text and a cross-eyed cat with its tongue out. It suggests making your day with positive posts.

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    Marleina Hershberg
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    blep

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    #81

    A black dog and a small brown dog in birthday hats at a BBQ party, sharing positive posts.

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    Beak Hookage
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    When it was my dog's birthday I would make him a cake out of mince and cheese and bake it in the oven. Then we'd put a candle in it and sing. Sadly he didn't make it to the 14th cake.

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    #82

    President Calvin Coolidge with his pet raccoon, Rebecca. A positive post that might make your day!

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    random_frog_6846
    Community Member
    5 months ago

    I’m sorry, what?!

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    #83

    A comic showing two adventurers finding a scroll that reveals friendship is the real treasure, leading to a heartfelt hug. A positive post for your day.

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