25 nice and wholesome things to brighten your day, vol 299

Jun 27, 2026 6:55 PM

hoopsnek

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~u/No-Management9348

https://old.reddit.com/r/wholesome/comments/1uhatf9/my_dad_gave_me_his_airport_pants/

~athenasav

just believe

~u/b-witches

Under the Hawthorn Trees, 2026, Oil on canvas
~Chris Cyprus

~roxlucygsdmom

After the earthquake in Venezuela, a baby was found alive under the rubble.

#21

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#25

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#1 not for nothing but Holy shit look at the size on mom's ring. 😲

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Thanks for the hoop, Snek. I needed it today.

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#4 How does she feel about the flowers tho?

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#24 looks/sounds like Harry Mack

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#4 As always, please don't give pets as gifts (without discussing it with the recepient)

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#23 dad's doing something right with his kid

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Awesome dump once again!!!

2 months ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

thanks

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Thanks Hoopsnek. These make my day.

2 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

#17 well that might just be the sweetest thing I've seen on this damn site. Much love hoopsnek!

2 months ago | Likes 43 Dislikes 0

Thanks.
Much love to you too.

2 months ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 0

Just fantastic!! Thank you!

2 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

#5
Very cute. But the super annoying sound takes a lot away from it. Not the fault of @hoopsnek. But ugh.

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#6 It's because it basically eliminates all the cases where you were your own obstacle, which is surprisingly often.

2 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Indeed

2 months ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I've long been very aware of the first sentence. But never thought of the others. Thank you even more, @hoopsnek

2 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Now I’m crying

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Man, didn't realize hopecore would cause these tears

2 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Admission: I struggle to eat beef anymore since I realized they’re really giant puppies.

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#20

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Having a bad tummy day, this cheered me up so much, thank you

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#16
People in general are more glorious than the media leads us to believe. Have faith in your fellow humans. If you have goodness in your heart, then it's likely that most other people do too. Don't let the internet get you down.

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Does anyone know the context of the rescued baby? Looks like this happened in Latin America

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Maybe it was an edit, see the text below #20

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#6 YES. AS PRACTICE. YOU HAVE TO START OUT LEARNING TO BELIEVE THE LITTLE LIES.

"So we can believe the big ones?"

YES. JUSTICE. MERCY. DUTY. THAT SORT OF THING.

GNU Terry Pratchett

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What's weird is, I'm generally a pessimist and negative about things. But I also, strongly, believe things work out in the end. Not in any concrete way - I don't have a vision of what "works out" looks like - just a belief

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I mostly work by the theory of Optimistic Nihilism. Sure, there's naught, but the empty void below us and death's the final word; but it doesn't mean I can't enjoy the ride. Journey before destination.

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Peonies and baby’s breath are both toxic to cats. Please don’t put your cat in a bouquet of flowers.

2 months ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 3

Fun fact, baby's breath is toxic to humans too. My daughter wanted to put some on top of her cake as decoration. I'm glad I looked it up forst. Apparently even placing them on and picking them off before eating can give you a helluva tummy ach.

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Adults’ breath is often pretty horrid as well /s

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#10 that is a truly adorable story, especially for a kid so young. Lovely.

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Thanks for taking the time to comment each day mate

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It is the least we can do to show you some love. You take the time to post, we take the time to thank you and respond.

2 months ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Thank you hoop for taking the time to post as often as you do as well! Seriously, I don't know how many people who day is brighter because of you, but I know it's more than just me. Really appreciate a bit of light in what is otherwise often a very dark place.

2 months ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

Among all the negative, unfair, sadness in the world, hoopsnek posts gives a break and reminder how beautiful humans are, I am so thankful for the effort you put in @OP
It gives smiles, smirkes, joy. Thank you for what you are doing for all of us.

2 months ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Well said!

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You're the best Hoopsnek!

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I don't know many other Hoopsneks to compare to, but this one's definitely a keeper!

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Thanks man. Appreciate your support.

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Please don't shave your own head in "solidarity". I found it the stupidest thing. I have a bald head, i have cancer, don't pity me. You have a bald head, "my friend has cancer, it really has no effect on me, but I want to let other people know I care. Yeah, this bald head is about me, not about my friend going through the toughesttime of their life."

If you want to help, bring me food, water my plants, take my kids to the park so I can sleep. But for gods sake don't shave your head.

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Or at least ask. I asked my mom if she wanted me to shave mine too and she cried and begged me not to. I'm glad I didn't "surprise her" with it.

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The experience can be very different for women

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That was clearly her daughter, supporting mom, not a friend “making it about herself.” Don’t project your cynicism and bitterness onto a family relationship you know nothing about. You’re not wrong for yourself, but you are projecting.

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Yeah it’s definitely not a universal thing. When my partner had cancer, she was very upset about losing her hair, and felt very loved that her best friend was willing to go get theirs shaved with her.

But when my grandma had cancer and someone offered that, she was like “why the fuck would you do that, _I_ have to, you don’t”.

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I'm very much in your grandma's camp. I was only 36 when I "had to"

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I hope your partner is well now

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Source: I had cancer. My dad and brother shaved their heads (not even shaved, buzzed to 1/4 inch). Their hair grew out while I nearly died. My and my doctors fought the cancer, they just looked weird. I beat cancer. They didnt even try to help with the rest of my life, wife and two young daughters. I lived. They looked weird for a month.

Yes, I'm salty about people doing this. Sue me.

2 months ago | Likes 67 Dislikes 5

I’m so glad you shared this. Also: I have found that most men won’t act to help others when they don’t know how to help, so if you want a man to do something to help you, you have to be very specific in asking for help. Give very specific, “I need help, and I want you to do X Y Z and perform this specific act in this specific manner at this specific time,” or men will generally stay out of the way instead of actively help. It’s sad, but that has been my personal experience.

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Sounds like you have every right to be salty. I appreciate hearing your point of view.

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Ive always wondered about this.
Almost like proposing at someone else's wedding vibes

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