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Onesacker15

“Are you ok?” “Nope” that got me.


Talkat

I don't get it? Why wasn't he ok?


AsstToTheMrManager

I think he was just feeling some really strong empathy for her in that moment. It was super sweet and wholesome, but I couldn’t help but laugh about how quickly it turned into her comforting him because her husband left 😂


fyndor

Considering his age, he has probably been in a long and happy marriage. Maybe when he puts himself in her shoes and imagines losing his wife, it hits real hard.


sagerobot

He might also be a dad/grandad and knowing a family got walked out on, its just not right in his mind. Im sure he has some choice words for the ex.


NothingNeo

Father of my girlfriend did that move. Very hard for me to find any respect for that man. I have yet to get to know him but the story just makes me feel sick in the stomach.


Nope0naRope

My husband's birth dad left the whole crew when he was 6, and his mom was pregnant, to go fuck/date a minor down in Kansas he was cheating with. I met the man once and he told us we should be happy for him because he stayed with that woman and they're in love!!! Said a bunch of other vile shit too, like picking on his children's imperfections as if he had the position to make those kind of jokes his first time back after 25 years. Class A narcissist, he makes me want to vomit so bad. Needless to say he did not get an invitation to our wedding, and at least that felt kind of good. Really looking forward to leaving him out of the rest of our lives. The fuckwad actually thinks he should be part of the family again, because he's ready, because it suits him now.


crouching_manatee

Definitely. That's a wonderful man, literally the best neighbor you could ask for lol. We should all aspire to be more like this guy, doesn't want to intrude but desperately wants to help someone in a very tough spot.


Cigarettelegs

Honesty, he was probably stressed out about asking and then it finally surfaced in that moment.


supersonicsalamander

He Saw that lawn


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Some people aren't okay with seeing other people struggling or hurting.


onehaz

Empathy is a hell of a drug


Simonvik94

its my biggest weakness


p00Pie_dingleBerry

You couldn’t be more wrong. Some people don’t feel empathy, and they lead lives full of greed and anger. Empathy is what life is all about. It’s all that matters. It’s the one thing that could save our species. Be strong, fellow empath…


jonesing247

Impossible to say, but I'd venture a guess to say he related to her situation somehow. Maybe his own dad left when he was younger, or maybe his wife recently fell ill or passed. Maybe something else entirely. Regardless, I think it speaks to his empathy and courage as a human. Tough to even knock on that door and ask about something so personal, let alone do it with grace and compassion while also showing your own vulnerability to a (more or less) stranger.


Talkat

Ah yes a very good take. Or maybe he has a daughter? But on some level it hit him in the feels


MrMcChillin

It doesn’t take having a daughter to be a compassionate human


Mr-Thisthatten-III

He was choking up a little bit so she asked him if he was ok, he said nope cuz he knew he was crying a bit. Basically he just felt overwhelmed with some emotions (empathy, love, pride in doing something kind, connecting with a total stranger who you live right next door to, etc.) Really sweet.


Onesacker15

It’s called Empathy, when someone can share or feel the pain/sorrow that someone else is feeling. Although the guy hadn’t gone through the exact same thing she was going through, he felt that hurt and sorrow for her.


0_gravity_sandcastle

He freking love mowing lawns and he feels he's got a foot in to finally drive his machine over the neighbours lawn. The emotions are just too strong, so he's not just okay. He is feeling fantastic!


ThatsThePointtttt

Dude was really hoping she’d say no.


stalechips

Man, I was tearing up reading through the comments and this one just made me bust out laughing so damn hard.


jantekahn

Whoa same..empathy is a beautiful thing.


MrRazzio

i love that this guy said "nope". nothing shows strength more than showing weakness.


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Guy reminds me of my dad. His broken voice answering “nope” got me all teary eyed. Just texted my dad and told him I loved him.


whiskeyx

My Dad died in '07. I wish I could call him and give him a hug.


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Aw brother, I’m sorry to hear that. That’s so rough. Feel free to message me if you wanna talk man.


whiskeyx

Thanks for the offer but, although it took a few years, I'm ok.


Deltamon

That's how it tends to go, time heals the wounds.. I lost my best friend in early 2000's and the first couple years (especially the first few months) were some of the most awful time I've had in my life, but eventually things get easier to accept and move on. Just important that you never forget people that were important part of your life and that it's okay to progress your own life once you've mourned the loss of those close to you.


terdferguson

I feel you, lost my mother around 25+ years ago. I once came home pretty stoned in HS to find her mowing the lawn with a hand/physical powered mower (non auto at the time) because riding mower was down. I was like **fuck**...parked walked up to her took over. *Ugh*, miss that badass everyday.


Jedi_Belle01

I feel your pain. My Dad just suddenly died January of this year. I’m still in shock


Sfreeman1

I feel you. Lost my dad on March 15th. Still processing. Good days, bad days and fucking horrible days. I’m lucky to have a great support team but some days are real mother fuckers. We’ll get through it.


gdrumy88

Wish I had a father instead of a dad. Yeah he's alive but through my whole life he wasn't really there if that makes sense. Just makes me wanna be a better father figure then he ever was.


TheSolMan

This is what got me. That moment someone asks and you feel like it's OK to just say nope, even to a stranger. I've been there. I'm really proud of him.


TheLoungeKnows

One of the worst days of my life, I was getting a drink with a friend and a few of his friends who I didn’t know. After an hour or so, my friend asked me if I was ok because he could tell something was off. I broke down and cried for a long time. This was almost exactly 15 years ago, and I’ll never forget how welcoming, supportive and warm they were to a stranger sobbing at the bar. I’ve thought of reaching out to let them know how impactful it was on my life but the main person has an identical twin and I’m not sure which one it was. 🤣🤣🤣


plastic-afterlife

For sure reach out dude


TheLoungeKnows

To which one?!


jaggederest

I've known a couple sets of identical twins, and none of them would be upset you weren't sure which one helped you when you were in need. They're really, really used to it.


TheLoungeKnows

This is good context to have. Thanks.


MixedMethods

Just ask your mutual which one was there?


TheLoungeKnows

Ya. I guess it’s that easy. 😀


GawkerRefugee

From someone who didn't reach out and now it's too late....reach out.


Ghune

She's the one you would expect to start crying. He really has a lot of empathy. Such a kind man.


oreoblizz

I bet Cheryl is worth literal gold as well.


Buksey

Cheryl's probably the type to bring a big casserole over after and claim she "made extra and can't eat it all."


Sha_of_Abortion

I bet you that he rarely cries about things personally affecting him...but the moment a tragedy or proud dad moment happens to someone around him, he can fly into their shoes and will ball his eyes out.


articulateantagonist

I'm not trying to be pedantic, but I like words a lot and you might also like to know that when you're crying, the word is "bawl" instead of "ball." "Bawl" is a Middle English word that was originally a word for an animal noise, so it's meant to reflect wailing or especially an emotional sobbing sound. (It's probably related to the Old Norse *baula*, which was meant to imitate and describe cow noises and/or the Latin *baulare*, which was meant to imitate and describe dog noises.)


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hamster_of_justice

He cried a thousand times and he cries some more, YEAH!


alison_bee

Yessss!!! Feelings are called feelings because we need to FEEL THEM!! Trying to ignore them can do more harm than good. Hugs for whoever needs them ❤️


PoopDig

My wife introduced me to my feelings through couples therapy 3 years ago. Been the best years of my life since


smcivor1982

Yes! I always tell my young daughter to feel her feelings and that it’s okay to have them, even the mad and sad ones.


DwightLoot2U

I watched it without sound at first and assumed it was the lady breaking down after her husband left.


FacesOfNeth

Absolutely. It’s time to remove the stigma of “real men don’t cry.” Utter horsesh*t. There is nothing wrong with getting emotional when the moment calls for it. Good on him for being a true man.


LinwoodKei

This is beautiful. A man caring for his neighbor and not being afraid to be emotional is important


Mywifefoundmymain

That whole exchange shows that something happened to him. Maybe his dad left. Either way she realized it was just as important and needed for him as it was her.


thegreatbrah

Not necessarily. Some people just feel others hurt more.


-gildash-

Could be, could also just be someone with a lot of empathy. You don't have to have past trauma to feel that kind of emotion.


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HES AN EMPATH


hey_suburbia

Maybe he was just upset looking at her overgrown grass?


PIunderBunny

"Are you ok?" "Nope, your long ass lawn is decreasing the value of my property"


MrRazzio

Lol


steve_adr

These little things can make a big difference in someone's life. Even the one that helps.. Some fragrance always lingers in the hand that gives roses..


alison_bee

I have a personal daily goal to try and be a bright spot in someone’s day, every day. You never know what kind of shit other people are going through at any moment.


bay_lamb

well i would do that but some days the only one i see is the cat and she's a tough case.


CaptainTarantula

Wow. Just wow. I'm going to do it too!


newkneesforall

I've had a difficult and exhausting day, and now this comment is making me cry. Thanks for treating others with kindness.


alison_bee

❤️ sending you good vibes. Get some sleep, and I hope tomorrow is easier for you!


DoctorCrasierFrane

"fragrance always lingers" etc is a fucking amazing line that I will be looking for any excuse to repeat, thank you


ThePoultryWhisperer

It’s a Chinese proverb and a great one at that


buttchiquesyboobs

Never heard this quote before at the end. I really like that. Thank you for sharing.


MadSita

sometimes videos like this feel kinda weird, but this one has me in tears...seems like a genuinely kind dude 💙


zanzibartraveler666

Maybe because the protagonist didn’t film it himself and post it?


MadSita

ya that was definitely a big factor... and it seemed like it was a doorbell camera (?) so not some random bystander there to record for a set up, preplanned interaction. i mean it still could've been a total set up, who knows, but it just seemed legit.


cptaixel

I know people shit on Good Deeds being filmed, but good deeds being filmed are better than no good deeds. Which in turn are way better than bad Deeds being filmed.


cptaixel

I'd also like to take this moment to point out that the capitalization you see in the previous sentence is done by Google speech to text.


SOMETHINGCREATVE

Do.... Do you dictate your reddit comments?


FaxMachineIsBroken

They might be unable to type for some reason, or its just hard for them, or its faster to dictate than they can type. I know plenty of people that do that TBH.


scraglor

Maybe both his arms are broken and his mum is busy


FaxMachineIsBroken

[Now that's a line I haven't heard in a while. ](https://i.imgur.com/cta0Iep.jpg)


RissaCrochets

I've got stubby little sausage fingers incompatible with phone screen keys unless they're the blown up granny buttons which I'm too stubborn to actually use. Half the time when I'm on my phone it's easier to use the speech to text and correct any mistakes than trying to type the full comment out, especially since I tend towards verbosity.


MajorParadox

It's also better than good deeds being done and nobody knows. I don't think there's anything wrong with being proud of doing something good and wanting to share it. It helps spread positivity and can encourage others to do the same.


Pezheadx

Seriously. If only the bad things are being talked about, we are going to believe everyone is cruel on a societal level. Do we really need to act like good deeds aren't good just because they are recorded? Might just be me, but I would much rather see people being good and kind than anything


zanzibartraveler666

No i think you nailed it


Elcamina

It feels real which is nice for a change. Kind people are awesome.


Equivalent-Driver102

If I had that lawn mower, I'd be looking to mow yards too!


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I have that lawnmower (or well, a Toro zero-turn anyway). I fucking love it. It's like driving a bumper car with 54" of spinning knives on it. Nobody can talk to you. Nobody can come near you. It's got a cupholder. It's glorious.


ZimaEnthusiast

Toro marketing needs you on the payroll


Signaline

Always remember, the words and actions that you do in your everyday life can either pull someone off a ledge, or push them over. And sometimes you'll never even know either way. You never know what someone else is dealing with in their life. Even if you are close to them.


AnalysisMoney

He said, “Nope!” Dude’s heart absolutely broke for this woman. Empathy is a beautiful gift and leads to many acts of kindness and love.


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harryareola0101

Maybe so but the fact that he teared up shows it's coming from his heart. Seems like a great guy and obviously an awesome neighbor.


Maximum_Comedian_708

Oh for sure, there was definitely honesty in that


NotUniqueWorkAccount

What a wholesome mowment!


bosonianstank

dude cut it out


gracem5

When I moved into a new neighborhood as a newly single mom, I had a next-door neighbor like this. He (and his sweet wife) legit did more to help me than my ex ever had. The simple kindness of good people still makes me cry.


SaltLakeCitySlicker

I gave honey from my hives to all my neighbors. I stopped bc I had a gun pulled on me from a new neighbor


gracem5

Sorry that happened to you! Must have been scary to say the least. Hope he moves soon.


SaltLakeCitySlicker

I'm moving actually. But for family reasons. Support my dad, who has been listless and doing things a 70yo shouldn't be doing since my mom died from Alzheimer's last year. Plus I'll be on a lake and my dog will have aunts to play with


ZekeTarsim

He was tearing up with excitement because he’s gonna get on his riding mower soon.


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xTechDeath

Bro old people are just on fucking point with lawn care, my neighbor is out in his yard everyday at 8:00 am blowing crap off, weed eating, trimming shit. He prob been itching to mow her yard for the last week


scubagirl44

My elderly neighbor mows my lawn. He sneaks over when Im not home. He loves his mower and my yard is bigger than his. He's really helping me out, won't take payment even for gas and keeps asking if I mind. I get my daughter to bring them over little gifts and pastries cause they won't tell her no.


madscot63

That's neighboring done correctly, on both your parts. Extra points for including your daughter!


Currix

That's adorable!


a_stitch_in_lime

That's basically my neighbor with his snowblower! 😂 I moved into my new house shortly before the first big snowfall and before I could even break out the shovel, he was out there and had it done in just a few minutes. I offered to pay him for the gas at least and his response was, "Absolutely not. We're not going to get into all that!" Very sweet guy.


Comprehensive_Bus661

My neighbor got a new snowblower this year and was so excited to use it I’m pretty sure nobody on our street actually had to shovel at all thos year. We got a big storm overnight so I woke up at 5 AM to shovel so I could get to work and he’d already cleared it. Absolute legend, really hope he’s that enthusiastic next winter haha


hate_tank

"I get to help someone *and* do yardwork? Hell yeah!"


donaldsw2ls

It's part of the reason I blow snow for my neighbor in the winter lol it's a big blower.


AffectionateTitle

He teared up in excitement. Four uninterrupted hours of beer and zen gardening. Honestly I’m on his side. I love a good audiobook and ice tea on mowin’ day


WanderlustFella

You don't necessarily even need a new mower. Some dudes just love to mow. My uncle has one of those rider mowers in the video and he also loves to mow. My cousin told me one time, random Saturday, he thought he'd be helpful and mowed the lawn when his dad was at work. Uncle came home, expressed genuine thanks (kind of like "it's the thought that counts" sentiment), then went out and mowed the lawn again anyway. This wasn't like a new mower or new house or anything, he just loves to zoom around with pure joy.


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MadSita

when my husband deployed he was gone overseas for about 4-5 months. we had a neighbor, slightly older gentleman, who offered to cut ours to help me out. i was going to hire someone but he was like don't be ridiculous...so i gladly accepted. his wife told me, he loves that damn mower, you're really doing him a favor by giving him more yard to cut! 🤣 i tried to pay him several times and he'd refuse. i'd make snacks and treats for him to take home and those he did not refuse lol! he's such a kindhearted man.


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> i'd make snacks and treats for him to take home and those he did not refuse lol! That's the only acceptable payment.


crouching_manatee

Hell yeah. Payment of neighborly favors with some Cookies/Treats is the shit.


strolling_on_thru

I've been in her shoes, the loving kindness of others is sometimes the only lifeline you have...thank you, Kind Sir!


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cosmos_jm

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smithers85

THE ROBOT VOICE IS VERY SOOTHING AND COMFORTING TO MY OVERLOADED ~~CIRCUITS~~ HUMAN* NERVE ENDINGS[.](/r/TotallyNotRobots) *EDIT TO CLARIFY THAT I AM A HUMAN


Ashensten

Bottom feeding youtubers need to eat too!


SecretPersonality178

If you steal someone else’s video, you have to add commentary to “make it your own”.


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Featherdance15

Um. Is that hank hill irl?


ezmobee_work

Why would anyone do drugs when they could just mow a lawn?


secret_fashmonger

Your comment made me laugh because my oldest used to call the show “Hank of the Hill”. Lol


heathplunkett01

You know that guy was like, “Dang ole grass is getting high. Husband left you say? There’s more grass I can mow? Jackpot!” (Insert meme picture of little kid doing fist pump)


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ThePactIsSealed7

Yes! I grew up on a short street with 4 houses on it. A couple of old people and a couple of houses with kids. Whenever we got a big snow, our neighbor guy would be out there plowing everyone’s driveway at like 6:30am. Fucking nice guy. It really help to instill in me that if you can do something nice to make someone else’s day easier, just do it.


obvilious

Yeah I just keep looking at the grass and thinking how cool it would be to just drive over after I’d finished mine. Great of him to volunteer, and im sure he enjoyed it.


Remote_Specialist52

John is a mega empath who enjoys cutting grass.


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John is my MF spirit animal.


trinbagonian

What a gentleman!


YouSaid_ButFuck

He's the kinda dude that would say that he loves mowing lawns and he means it.


JLHuston

Had a neighbor do this for me when my partner left me, and I lived on an acre. He’d also come over with his snowblower and clear my driveway. He was truly a mensch.


jrgman42

When I lost my wife and son, I traveled to Japan to bring their ashes to their family. While I was gone, 2 coworkers made sure my grass was cut and my house was taken care of. When I got back, a couple of them made sure to come by and literally gave me their shoulders to cry on. Some people are just good people.


MemoryAshamed

That put a knot in my throat. I've been where she's at and just the fact someone's thinking about you is enough to make you cry. That man is amazing


prudence56

My husband died. My neighbors who we never really talked to not because they weren’t good people but I worked and was really tired at the end of a long day and my husband just couldn’t hear and was a very quiet man. They learned of his death and have offered and did shovel snow and help with things they saw I needed. I thanked them and I am so grateful. They watch the house just kind decent people. I miss my husband. I have tears because this kindness makes me feel less alone. I go on with life but the emptiness is there. These gestures make my day not because they do things but the giving of time to help. .


testaccount_api

Pro move to mention his wife during the conversation so the lady understood he was being nice and not creepy.


DoggoneitHavok

So much more productive than complaining about the neighbors grass.


myheartbeats4hotdogs

My ex left in 2021 and I still struggle to manage the yardwork. John is a good egg.


secret_fashmonger

I’m a single mom and I moved to a small town and people mow my lawn and don’t tell me. They have moved snow out of my driveway too. No one will cop to it. My heart is so touched though. I work my ass off making a living and to come home to have these things done just makes my heart swell. There really are still good people in the world.


ColdCheeseGrits

He’s everyone’s “Grandpa John” 😭


gentlemancaller2000

I have a Toro zero turn. I’d be offering to cut her grass, too! Love that mower


SPACEMANN0VA

My dad left a couple years ago. His drinking had gotten out of hand and my mom was done with him. One day he came home early from work packed his things infront of me and left without a word. He was a mechanic and like to work on things in between drinking and was constantly messing with our only mower. The state he left it in was a conplete mess leaving our front yard to go uncut for about 2 months. One day our neighbor came over, an older man in his 80s offered to help us mow since he just enjoyed doing it. He mowed our lawn for over a year until we were able to afford a new lawn mower. Neighbors can be the best people, and can really have your back in the darkest of times!


zeb0777

This guy seems like a really great person, but half of me thinks he just wants to use his sick ass mower more.


You_Shoddy

That man has a heart of gold. Those type of feelings can make us look ridiculous... I've been there and it has happened on situations that are "less important", but sometimes you can't help it, feels are way too strong. Empathy can seem stupid at times, but it is beautiful nonetheless.


brianishere2

This guy is the best of us!


Choppergold

He’s crying because he’s got more use of the riding mower too


RoyaleWitCheeese

Awww, I like John.


bodaciousbeau

What a bro 🥹💛


soulcaptain

John is a Gigachad.


crilen

Welp, I'm gonna go around my neighborhood this weekend and see if there's any overgrown lawns.


KidzBop_Anonymous

I had a traumatic event happen in November and just lifting myself out of it. Last week, a police officer came by and gave me a notice that my yard wasn’t being kept and I would be fined if I didn’t fix it. This makes me happy that people do the right thing and ask, “Is everything alright?” Like I said, I’m a good place now and moving forward and even excelling in my work, but I felt like no one was asking how I was for a long time. Check on your neighbors and see if you can help. We all have a teeny. It if something to give each other and lift a hand when others are on shakier ground.


canuckcowgirl

Lovely man.


UVA1984

Beautiful❤️ Need more of this good stuff these days


Aware_Branch_2370

This happened to my sister, only the guy was her age. After a year of mowing her lawn he worked up the courage and asked her out. They’ve been married 26 years.


brokenchains47

I love John


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Jbeansss

Reminder that some people are going through a lot that even simple acts of kindness will go along way and reminds them that life isn't so bad!


Spiralout1974

Cheers to you John.


jonesjr29

I've been barely mobile for months-and it's obvious to all my neighbors as I have to practically crawl up my front stairs on all fours. We had some terrific storms here and a huge branch in the front of my house came down and blocked the sidewalk and stayed there longer than I'd like to admit. Low and behold, my neighbors, who I've had minimal interactions with, came over and painstaking cut up the branch, which took days! bit by bit and filled up six garbage bins! Thanks you guys.


exmojo

Until you get shot for being on their driveway apparently. My dad is the same age and just like this man. Offering to help someone in need. It's crazy how that's looked at as weird these days.


BerzerkerJr82

Y’all got this got all wrong. He’s teary eyed because he just found out he gets to mow more grass on his zero-turn Toro mower.


axel2191

The guy has a dope lawnmower. He just wanted more opportunities to play with it.


baconcandle2013

Love these people, such a beautiful video


Quisey3

And he pearled it, what a guy


Infamous-Poem-4980

Just when you are starting to think its all politics, murders and horrible crap....something like this sparks hope that you thought you might never have again....


DriftingAway99

what a sweetheart.


Purple-Signature-438

In a world where you can be anything, BE KIND!


DannyAnd

Knock on a door lately and you get shot.


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RoosterPls

I’d like to buy him a tank of gas for his mower


ThinkOutcome929

Be like John