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Grandpa’s reply to Facebook’s ‘what’s on your mind’ makes people go aww

People can’t get enough of the heartening tweet.

Updated on: Feb 7, 2020, 12:52:16 IST
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There are times when the Internet dishes out such wholesome stories which fill your heart with a warm fuzzy feeling. Case in point, a tweet by a user of the micro-blogging site is now leaving people emotional – and a bit teary-eyed too. There’s a chance the tweet will tug at your heartstrings.

Several people dropped comments on the wholesome tweet. (Screengrab)
Several people dropped comments on the wholesome tweet. (Screengrab)

“I made my Nana [grandfather] his Facebook yesterday and explained how everything worked because he got a new smart phone,” wrote a Twitter user. He then wrote that the following day he saw a status on his grandfather’s wall and it read “my wife”. Confused, he decided to inquire about the update and the answer he received is now making many go “aww”. Turns out in response to Facebook’s famous question, “What’s on your mind?” the elderly man wrote “my wife.”

Shared on February 5, the tweet has struck the right chords with people. Till now, it has gathered over 12,800 likes. Additionally, it has also received more than 2,200 retweets. People can’t get enough of the heartening tweet and dropping comments to show the same.

“Awwww,” wrote a Twitter user along with several heart emojis. “This is beyond adorable,” commented another. “wow...a true soul in the world of fake ones,” wrote a third. “This is the cutest thing I have heard in a long time,” commented a fourth. “That’s very honest answer filled with a lots of innocence and cuteness,” tweeted a fifth.

Some dropped gifs too to show their reactions. Here’s what they tweeted:

What’s on your mind?

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    Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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