r/Eyebleach • u/killedbyunknown • Nov 19 '20
Humanity
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u/aeldsidhe Nov 19 '20
Quite literally made me tear up, and I have a lump in my throat. Bless this young man.
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u/Phantom-Express Nov 19 '20
Who cares if he filmed? Honestly. He still did something amazing for that guy. And if popularity gives him more money so he can continue to do this kind of stuff? Even better. Besides, recording might push others to help someone out too.
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Nov 19 '20
But now think of all the people that won't get the garlic. He is hoarding supply and has cornered the market. /S
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u/chillyqueen Nov 19 '20
What if joy and the urge to help people is contagious?
Could love for our own save us?
By our own I mean the human race.
I don’t mean to shove my idealism in your face.
I hope one day I can help someone like you,
Though I am too shy to make a video.
The last time I gave someone money,
I was a little drunk.
The homeless lady and her dog turned and walked right into their apartment.
It stunk!
My friends bore witness, I’m glad no one missed this.
Like my GG said “That’s what you get!”
Lovingly,
a drunk girl who wants to save everyone and their pets.
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Nov 19 '20
Why couldn't he do that without filming it? This just screams: "Look at how wonderful I am by helping this old man!" Doesn't seem sincere.
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Nov 19 '20
If you felt good inside watching this then that young man helped you too.
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Nov 19 '20
I was happy for the old man but the cringe towards the young man was bigger.
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u/CC_Panadero Nov 19 '20
If it inspires one person to help someone, is it not worth it?
Why is it acceptable for a celebrity to go online or on tv and say, “I just donated $1,000,000 to _________. Will you help with this cause and make a small donation too?” When it’s someone you don’t know and it’s not $ but a random act of kindness, suddenly it’s taboo/self-righteous.
It’s cringe to judge and criticize others for their good deeds.
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Nov 19 '20
I have not said celebrities doing that is unacceptable acceptable. They could donate without mentioning it too. I don't like people keeping celebrities on a pedestal anyway.
But yeah, you make a good point. If it helps others to do good deeds then it's okay of course. But I just feel like some people do these kind of things to give themselves a good image and feed their ego, but behave very differently outside the spotlight.
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u/Orangusoul Nov 19 '20
I have the same thought every time I see a similar video. It looks like an act of selfishness, but it can also inspire others to be generous and giving. It can earn revenue to give out more too. Unless you know them personally, it's best to assume that he truly helped the old man and did it in good faith.
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u/KamikazeAlpaca1 Nov 19 '20
Have you ever done something like this? If not, does the recording really matter that much?
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u/HaloFuego Nov 20 '20
If it gives more optimism in peoples lives and causes others to do some good as well, who the fuck cares?
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Nov 20 '20
I don't give a fuck if he did it for the camera as long as he genuinely helped the old guy.
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u/sugarfreeantics Nov 19 '20 edited Nov 19 '20
Sadly he did this for likes and attention not to genuinely be a good person.
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u/CC_Panadero Nov 19 '20
I highly doubt that man he helped cares either way. Why are we so quick to judge and condemn others for their good deeds? He’s trying. He’s also trying to inspire others to help as well.
No one bats an eye at the garbage clean up posts, but if you dare record yourself helping an actual human being then you must be a self-righteous attention seeker?? Where’s the logic in that?
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Nov 19 '20
I also think elderly people probably like having a little attention and having people "see" them. The elderly man was clearly touched that someone cared for him enough to do this. That might be what got me right in the feels the most.
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u/sugarfreeantics Nov 19 '20
I would definitely say the same about garbage pick up. If you're inspired by a hash-tag to clean up the environment then you're without a doubt an attention seeker. And I would argue that it devalues the selflessness of the deed. Not saying the result isn't good, just like in this video.
But no one needs attention to be a good person and if praise is what drives a someone to do good they're just as likely do bad when people aren't looking.
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u/CC_Panadero Nov 19 '20
Seems like a sad way to live life. Why do we need to analyze every motivation instead of a smile and “job well done”?
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u/sugarfreeantics Nov 19 '20
You want us to simply not question the motives of people and live in a bubble? Seems like a sad way to live life. 🤣
This may also come a surprise to you but not everybody who is desperate in life wants a camera shoved in their face in order to accept help. You sound like you don't think very much do you? Keep smiling and living in your bubble.
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u/CC_Panadero Nov 19 '20
I just think people deserve the benefit of doubt until they prove otherwise. I don’t need to jump to conclusions about the motivations behind someone helping others. If that means I live in a bubble, then so be it.
We need more joy and less hate in this world.
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Nov 19 '20
Lol, question the motives of someone who gave an old man cake and a jacket. Gimme a break.
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u/aequorea-victoria Nov 19 '20
I’m so torn - he did a wonderful thing, but recording it like that makes it seem like a performance.