Solomon Grundy Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 (edited) Buffalo is the “City of Good Neighbors”. Well done young man!! https://www.wgrz.com/amp/article/news/local/buffalo-teen-sees-classmate-bullied-old-shoes-buys-new-ones/71-e14f4e76-0332-4f13-9cc7-1205ac492db9 Edited October 30, 2022 by Solomon Grundy 5 14 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlfaBill Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 I’m not crying, you’re crying! Excellent display of humanity. Well done young man. I hope he grows to become a great and powerful leader of men and women. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 27 minutes ago, Solomon Grundy said: Buffalo is the “City of Good Neighbors”. Well done young man!! https://www.wgrz.com/amp/article/news/local/buffalo-teen-sees-classmate-bullied-old-shoes-buys-new-ones/71-e14f4e76-0332-4f13-9cc7-1205ac492db9 But @klos63 says Buffalo is filled with 90% alcoholics. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlfaBill Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Just now, Beast said: But @klos63 says Buffalo is filled with 90% alcoholics. Alcoholics are people too. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw66 Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Nice, nice story. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 21 minutes ago, Beast said: But @klos63 says Buffalo is filled with 90% alcoholics. Yah so what. nice story 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 2 hours ago, Beast said: But @klos63 says Buffalo is filled with 90% alcoholics. Those are the people that buy you drinks and they don't know you. I'm in the 90%. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Sack Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Be a good person. Don’t be a dick. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 God bless that young man 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 3 hours ago, AlfaBill said: Alcoholics are people too. I’m not an alcoholic, I’m a drunk (not really), alcoholics have to go to meetings. Saw this on a T-Shirt in the city (NYC) 20 years ago. A work buddy and I laughed our arses off, so I bought him the shirt when we saw later in a little shop. He told me all these years later, he still has it. As far as the story Solly, thanks for sharing. I love reading stories like this one. A very wise and caring young man. Those kind of attributes should pay wonderful dividends as he grows up. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Smart kid. If I was that small I'd probably befriend the biggest kid in the class too. Schools these days are rough and it's all about survival! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 6 hours ago, Beast said: But @klos63 says Buffalo is filled with 90% alcoholics. I’ve found that falling down drunks are very giving. They may wake up in the morning wondering where the tv is, but they’re very charitable. 🤷♂️ Nice story, btw. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nineforty Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 (edited) Great story but I think they ripped off the plot of a 'Boy Meets World' episode where Cory buys Shawn a nice Xmas gift due to Shawn being poor, except Shawn is too proud to accept. ***correction: he gave him one of his 'best gifts' that his parents got him (a basketball). He didnt buy shnitt Edited October 30, 2022 by Nineforty Fog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 7 hours ago, Beast said: But @klos63 says Buffalo is filled with 90% alcoholics. 87.22 % 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Very nice story …. What a good kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 9 hours ago, Mike in Horseheads said: Yah so what. nice story sarcasm is a lost art 🖼️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurman#1 Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Oh, man. Sweet story. Really nice. Hope a ton of good karma goes to both of them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somnus00 Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 4 hours ago, Nineforty said: Great story but I think they ripped off the plot of a 'Boy Meets World' episode where Cory buys Shawn a nice Xmas gift due to Shawn being poor, except Shawn is too proud to accept. Truly, a classic. And a masterpiece. The juxtaposition of Cory's privilege, and Shawn's self destructive pride gave off Scorsese vibes. If someone is going to rip off a plot, this is the one to plagiarize. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Not to burst everyone's City of Good Neighbors bubble, but the kids that were bullying the kid are Buffalonians too and there was more than one of them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 7 hours ago, Dr.Sack said: Be a good person. Don’t be a dick. It's a simple message, but man, children tend to be vile monsters. It's nature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 2 minutes ago, Nextmanup said: It's a simple message, but man, children tend to be vile monsters. It's nature. I work in a middle school. They are awful to each other. Some never stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan1959 Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 11 hours ago, Beast said: But @klos63 says Buffalo is filled with 90% alcoholics. I think he was drunk when he said that... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 4 hours ago, KDIGGZ said: Smart kid. If I was that small I'd probably befriend the biggest kid in the class too. Schools these days are rough and it's all about survival! "I'd love to be more altruistic. What's in it for me?" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlfaBill Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, Chandler#81 said: I’ve found that falling down drunks are very giving. They may wake up in the morning wondering where the tv is, but they’re very charitable. 🤷♂️ Nice story, btw. 45 minutes ago, That's No Moon said: Not to burst everyone's City of Good Neighbors bubble, but the kids that were bullying the kid are Buffalonians too and there was more than one of them. Kinda the point of the story. Maybe you missed it. Edited October 30, 2022 by AlfaBill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share Posted October 30, 2022 2 hours ago, Nextmanup said: It's a simple message, but man, children tend to be vile monsters. It's nature. It's a learned thing, not nature 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 2 hours ago, AlfaBill said: Kinda the point of the story. Maybe you missed it. One nice kid in a sea of garbage. "Yay! City of Good Neighbors'" maybe good neighbor in this story. Singular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 3 hours ago, That's No Moon said: One nice kid in a sea of garbage. "Yay! City of Good Neighbors'" maybe good neighbor in this story. Singular. But we celebrate the Good Neighbour.. we hope the others learn from the kid being celebrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreggTX Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 17 hours ago, Beast said: But @klos63 says Buffalo is filled with 90% alcoholics. But they're good, neighborly alchoholics and they share. 6 hours ago, WhoTom said: "I'd love to be more altruistic. What's in it for me?" What goes around, comes around. It's not automatic, but it improves the odds when you treat others right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 28 minutes ago, Marvin said: But we celebrate the Good Neighbour.. we hope the others learn from the kid being celebrated. Kid will get beat up and have his new sneakers stolen Monday morning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bongo Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 18 hours ago, AlfaBill said: I’m not crying, you’re crying! Excellent display of humanity. Well done young man. I hope he grows to become a great and powerful leader of men and women. I think he already did. I hope he keeps it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Nice story. Thanks for sharing! IMO empathy is a very important trait to have. The world needs more of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putin Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Well done young man !!! His parents should be very proud !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Very nice story! But be honest, who was kinda hoping it involved his cute English teacher or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlfaBill Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 2 hours ago, Bongo said: I think he already did. I hope he keeps it. What? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bongo Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 2 minutes ago, AlfaBill said: What? I liked your post. Was adding that he’s already demonstrated the great and powerful leadership; more than many adults do in their lives. I hope he keeps that attitude and empathy. It’s a powerful thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 I figured this was about Edward VIII Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 10 hours ago, That's No Moon said: One nice kid in a sea of garbage. "Yay! City of Good Neighbors'" maybe good neighbor in this story. Singular. Have you ever been in the city during a snowstorm when everybody is snowed into their house?? and those “good neighbors “ shovel out elderly and disabled folks with no questions … they give food to drives and would give their last meal to the needy don’t question the city of Buffalo and it’s love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 A-hole parents raise a-hole kids and most a-hole kids grow up to be a-hole adults, then a-hole parents. Kudos to this young man, who is clearly being raised well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 21 hours ago, Gugny said: A-hole parents raise a-hole kids and most a-hole kids grow up to be a-hole adults, then a-hole parents. My grandfather was a NY State Trooper. I could name some of the troublemakers in school and he would remember having arrested their parents/grandparents years earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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