The Internet, as we have come to learn, can be extremely distressing at times, from non-stop misinformation and rage-bait content to cyberbullying, scams, the erosion of privacy, AI-generated slop, deepfakes
and fake videos, engagement farming, endless doomscrolling, smartphone addiction, and much more. Being constantly online and bombarded with information humans may perceive as useful can not only be harmful to one’s physical health but could also prove detrimental to mental well-being. There are countless studies that have closely monitored and analysed the short and long-term damages that the Internet can cause to an individual, but we are here to remind you that maybe, just maybe, not all is lost.
As it turns out, there is a tiny corner on the Internet that primarily focuses on the daily happenings of mortal human beings that leaves them with a smile. These life updates could range from landing a job all the way to finally giving up on an addiction and everything in between and beyond.
Perhaps one of the most popular Subreddits to exist on Reddit, r/MadeMeSmile is a place frequented by thousands of users daily and for a good reason.
MadeMeSmile
“Welcome! /r/MadeMeSmile is a place to share things that made you smile or brightened up your day. No politics, AI, or sad posts,” the subreddit’s description reads. Created in 2012, the community has over 12 million users and nearly 5 million visitors.
“Dad Returns From Deployment”
Shared by u/Vilen1919, the viral video shows a father returning from his half-year deployment to surprise his daughter at school.
“This world could use a couple centuries of peace (sic),” wrote one user in response to the wholesome video.
“I would trade every single one of these tear jerker videos for a reality where parents just come home for dinner every night. We really take boring days for granted:(,” wrote another.
Dad returns from 6 month deployment and surprises his young daughter at school
byu/Vilen1919 inMadeMeSmile
“Free Little Pantry”
This Redditor and their wife put together a pantry outside their house to help those running short on food supply.
“My wife and I have been wanting to build and install a Free Little Pantry on the front of our property to hopefully help those with food insecurity in the local community,” u/FacesReddit wrote.
The couple set it up late at night, eying to stock it up the next morning. To their surprise, a good Samaritan had already filled their contraption with thoughtful food supplies.
Their goal? “Judgement free and everyone gets the opportunity to spread some love/joy to the community. We also have a tupperware of candies for anyone looking for a little sweetness (sic),” the OP wrote in one of the comments.
[OC] I built and installed a free little pantry – someone filled it within hours before I had the chance to
byu/FacesReddit inMadeMeSmile
“You Are The Best”
A simple yet thoughtful and sweet gesture by this Reddit user’s daughter left a smile on their face.
“Cute additional context, she knows my favourite colours are green and orange,” u/kicksjoysharkness added.
Note my daughter left for me in my office this morning
byu/kicksjoysharkness inMadeMeSmile
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When a commenter asked if the OP could get any work done after receiving the card from their daughter, the OP wrote: “She sneaked it in my office so I didn’t see it until after I dropped her off at school. She’s getting pizza and lots of hugs later for sure haha.”
“18 Months Sober”
Redditor u/Thisbitchmik shared their transformation after being sober for 1 and a half years. Their transformation was widely shared and appreciation by the fellow community members.
1yr and 6 months sober off fentanyl
byu/Thisbitchmik inMadeMeSmile
“You look healthy, happy and strong. Inside and out,” a viewer wrote in encouragement.
“Thank you for sharing, I hope this helps others that need help!” another added.
“I Love You”
These parents were pleasantly surprised when they heard their 2-month-old baby “uttering” ‘I love you’. Their priceless reaction was caught on camera.
2 months old baby’s first words caught on camera. she said “I love you” twice 🥺
by inMadeMeSmile
“Neighbour Buys Treats”
A kind neighbour, with no pets of his own, buys treats only to feed his neighbour’s puppy.
“This guy, my neighbor, gives treats to my dog every time we pass his house if he’s outside. He doesn’t even own a dog. He bought that bag of treats for mine,” u/CatPooedInMyShoe wrote.
This guy, my neighbor, gives treats to my dog every time we pass his house if he’s outside. He doesn’t even own a dog. He bought that bag of treats for mine.
byu/CatPooedInMyShoe inMadeMeSmile
“So your neighbor is now essentially your dogs grandparent,” wrote one in response.
“That’s a good neighbor. Dogs form attachments to people like that, not because they get treats but because they get unconditional affection and the dog learns that’s their neighbor too. We had a neighbor two doors down pass away who gave our dog treats all the time and loved to say hi to her. When he passed away my dog was visbally destroyed when she figured out he was gone (sic),” shared another.
