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London Bus Driver Becomes 'Mr Bubble Man' Spreading Joy with Bubbles

FRANCE 24 EnglishFebruary 5, 20262 min2,295 views
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The Origin of 'Mr Bubble Man'

  • 🚌 Ricki Reid, a bus driver on London's route 76, started blowing bubbles from his bus while waiting at the bus stand.
  • πŸ’‘ This practice began as a personal form of therapy, using a reduced-price bottle of bubbles.

Spreading Positivity on the Road

  • πŸš— While stuck in traffic, Ricki decided to blow bubbles out of his window, which positively impacted a black cab driver who was having a bad day.
  • πŸ’¬ Passengers have shared that the bubbles significantly lightened their mood and made them go home smiling.

From Personal Therapy to Public Phenomenon

  • πŸ“± Ricki noticed people filming him with their phones, and soon other drivers recognized him from social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
  • ✨ What started as his personal therapy evolved into a shared experience, becoming 'everybody's therapy' and spreading positivity to many.
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