r/AskReddit: Unforgettable Strangers & A Dog-Loving Alien Theory
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31 connectionsΒ·40 entities in this videoβActs of Kindness from Strangers
- π‘ An 18-year-old IT support provider was paid three times his rate and treated to meals by an elderly Korean gentleman who saw him as a reminder of his estranged son.
- π A simple compliment about looking good in blue, given 15 years ago, still influences clothing choices for one individual.
- βοΈ A lost wallet was returned anonymously via mail with all contents intact, accompanied by a note encouraging kindness to others.
- π± A found iPhone led to a confrontation with an intoxicated owner who accused the finder of theft, highlighting a negative stranger interaction.
- π A young couple stranded with flat tires received crucial help from an older man who drove them to a junkyard and assisted with tire changes.
- π An 18-year-old's first solo train journey to NYC was made easier by a station employee who patiently explained the process.
- π A foreign exchange student's passport was returned by the narrator, only for the student's mother to react with unfounded suspicion.
- πͺ A fit woman at the gym offered encouragement to someone struggling with their weight, providing a much-needed boost.
- πΊ A homeless man, offered a beer, shared his pain about not seeing his son and insisted on giving the narrator a pack of new socks.
- π€ A chance conversation with a stranger on a park bench helped someone struggling with drinking to get back on track.
- π» A solo traveler in Amsterdam was befriended by a woman who mistook them for a friend, leading to a night of bar-hopping.
- π A suicide hotline volunteer had a deeply emotional conversation with a caller named Bob, helping him through a moment of immense pain.
- πΆ An old man with his dog shared a profound thought: "When Jesus said love your neighbor as you love yourself, only the dogs understood it."
The Alien Dog Theory
- π½ The movie "The Abyss" suggests that aliens might spare humanity because of the love between one man and his wife, a concept the narrator finds flawed.
- π The narrator theorizes that aliens visiting Earth would not be impressed by human art or music, comparing it to a cat's indifference to human interests.
- πΆοΈ Alternatively, aliens might value unique biological elements from Earth, such as specific flavors like cinnamon or spices like chili peppers.
- π The core theory posits that aliens, being communal and likely having domesticated animals themselves, would be most interested in dogs.
- πΆ Dogs' adaptability, loyalty, and unconditional affection make them the ideal export to the galaxy, potentially saving Earth from destruction.
- π The narrator believes that offering puppies to aliens is humanity's best chance for peaceful coexistence and survival.
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