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Elderly women play jump rope. Video is all about happiness

The video of the elderly women playing jump rope was posted on Instagram. Since being shared, the post has left people happy.

Published on: Apr 16, 2022, 13:48:28 IST
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It is often said that happiness lies in simple things. This video shared on Instagram perfectly showcases that saying. The wonderful clip shows a few elderly women having fun while playing the game of jump rope. There is a chance that the video will leave you grinning from ear to ear.

Taken from the Instagram video, the image shows the elderly women having fun while playing jump rope. (Instagram/@goodnews_movement)
Taken from the Instagram video, the image shows the elderly women having fun while playing jump rope. (Instagram/@goodnews_movement)

Though it is unknown when or where the video was first captured, the clip attracted people’s attention after being re-shared on Instagram by a page called Good News Movement. “Good morning! May you find as much joy as these sweet elderly ladies jumping rope. I'm impressed!!” they wrote while posting the video. The clip shows exactly what the caption describes. We won’t spoil the fun by giving away everything, so take a look:

The video has been posted a day ago. Since being shared, the clip has accumulated more than 1.1 lakh likes and the numbers are quickly increasing. The share has also prompted people to post different comments.

“Haven’t done this in years! Life gets so busy that we forget the important things,” wrote an Instagram user. “I used to do this with my nonna and all the old ladies in her building while growing up in Rome! They were pros!” shared another. “This made me SMILE,” commented a third. “Omg they’re too cute! The 2nd lady jumping smile is so contagious,” posted a fourth. “...And jumping in those shoes!” expressed a fifth.

What are your thoughts on the video?

  • Trisha Sengupta
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    Trisha Sengupta

    Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.Read More