Brother uses first pay cheque to buy sneakers for younger sibling. Watch how the kid reacts
The video of the kid's reaction to his elder brother gifting him a pair of sneakers was posted on Instagram.
An emotional video capturing the reaction of a kid to his brother gifting him a pair of sneakers was recently posted online. The wonderful video is winning hearts and there is a possibility it will have the same effect on you too. The video is posted on the Instagram page Goodnews Movement along with a descriptive caption.
“Using proceeds from the first paycheck from his first job ever, this brother gifts his younger sibling brand new socks & sneakers. An emotional surprise,” reads the caption posted along with the video.
The video opens to shows the elder brother waking up the younger one from sleep and handing him a packet. As the kid opens the gift, he gets surprised to see that it is a pair of sneakers and socks. The video shows the kid trying out the gifts and in between hugging his brother repeatedly.
Take a look at the video:
The video was posted a day ago. Since being shared, the clip has accumulated close to 2.1 million views and the numbers are quickly increasing. Additionally, the video has gathered several comments. Many couldn’t stop talking about the love between the brothers.
“That’s a core memory right there,” wrote an Instagram user. “PROTECT THESE KIDS AT ALL COST!! THEY ARE OUR TREASURE! hardworking, kind, loving and selfless! Their parents are doing great!” expressed another. “What truly makes this video special is the kid’s gratitude. If he didn’t appreciate it and didn’t show how grateful he was, the video would be completely different. Always show gratitude,” commented a third. “I’m not crying, I’m not crying,” shared a fourth.
ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha 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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