4chan has cultivated an appropriately strange legacy. Often labelled the “birthplace of memes,” the website plays host to life-ruining pranks and morally depraved artwork. But for once, set aside your preconceptions of 4chan: One comment may have completely redeemed the image board.
Last November, an anonymous writer published a heart-warming thread which told the sad tale of his relationship with his father. Particularly relevant is the way in which video games helped rekindle his lost relationship.
You’ll find the post here.
Whether with a spouse, sibling, or parent, a mutual interest in video games has cemented many of our relationships. Fortunately for me, both my parents are still alive, and I’ll never forget the memories we shared during games of Twisted Metal and TimeSplitters 2. To be honest, reading this anonymous post made me tear up quite a bit. But I’m not ashamed, because I’m certain you cried as well!
Do you have a story you’d care to share about a loved one?