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Family buys light up sneakers for elderly man, his reaction will make you happy

The video of the elderly man’s reaction to being gifted light up sneakers by family is wonderful to watch.

Published on: Mar 1, 2022, 16:32:49 IST
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Most people love getting gifts from their family memebers. The feeling of happiness increases even more when that gift comes as a surprise. Just like the incident showcased in this Instagram video that may leave you giggling. The video shows an elderly man’s family gifting light up sneakers to him. There is a chance that the video will make you grin from ear to ear too.

The image, taken from the Instagram video, shows the elderly man holding the shoe. (Instagram/@goodnews_movement)
The image, taken from the Instagram video, shows the elderly man holding the shoe. (Instagram/@goodnews_movement)

The video is posted on the Instagram page Good News Movement. “‘GET OUT OF TOWN". The best thing you'll see all day—this grandfather is surprised with light up sneakers... a gift from his family,” reads the caption posted along with the video.

The clip opens to show the elderly man sitting on a couch with the shoes in his hands. Within moments, he realises that that they’re light up footwear. Take a look at the way he reacts after knowing about the shoes.

The video has been posted about 10 hours ago. Since being shared, the clip has accumulated more than 70,000 likes and the numbers are only increasing. The share has also prompted people to post various comments.

“I love this guy!! ‘Get out of town’,” wrote an Instagram user while quoting a comment said by the elderly man on seeing the light up sneakers. “I really want to see him wearing those,” posted another. “Adorbs! It’s like his inner kid is reawakened!” posted a third. “He is so happy,” noticed a fourth. Many also showcased their reactions with heart emoticons.

What are your thoughts on the wholesome video?

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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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