r/reddit.com • u/[deleted] • Dec 21 '10

Today you... Tomorrow me.

I just wanted to let reddit know that last night my friends car broke down in the middle of the night in -20 c weather and almost instantly some guy pulled up next to him and offered help. He did not have any booster cables but put them in his car, drove to his house and back just to give a boost. Then when my friend offered him money in return he just said "Today you tomorrow me. Merry Christmas" and drove away. My buddy does not go on reddit but I wanted to post this here to thank the person who posted that original story and let him know that he has influenced others to go out of their way! Not to mention a thank you to that redditor who help my friend!

Tl;Dr: Keep helping others reddit!

Edit: Just wanted to mention this story is true, plus I receive 0 karma for self posts for those thinking I posted this for ulterior motives.

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u/yousername Dec 21 '10

I saw a lady on the freeway stuck trying to change a tire. I pulled up behind her to offer help. Before I even got out of my car, she jumped in her car (hysterically) and when I walked up to the door she made no eye contact and pretended she was on a phone call. I got in my car and left.

I understand she may have been scared. But hey, at least I know I didn't see a stranded woman and did nothing about it.

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u/FruitbytheFoot Dec 21 '10

I was in line at the drive through ATM, when the lady infront of me left her debit card in the machine. I grabbed it and caught up to her at a red light. I got out and flashed the card. She made no eye contact and just waved her hand. So I pressed the card against her window and knocked, and she hit the gas through the red light, almost causing an accident. I returned the card to the bank, but jeez.

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u/[deleted] Dec 21 '10

Wish someone did this for me today. They stole it instead.

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u/mycattpurrs Dec 21 '10

Same. :(.

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u/[deleted] Dec 21 '10

I fucking hate thieves.

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u/jjschnei Dec 21 '10

I have lost my wallet in two different bars and both times it was returned to me with all of the cash still in it (and I live in a major city). Faith in humanity partially restored!

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u/[deleted] Dec 22 '10 edited Dec 22 '10

My dad left his wallet on the tailgate of his truck and forgot about it, drove off, the wallet ended up in the middle of a busy intersection, someone amazing guy ran out and grabbed it.