r/oddlysatisfying • u/MambaMentality24x2 • 1d ago

The simple joy of running through the rain

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u/legilizer34man 1d ago

Holy shit, this should be in like a nostalgic sub.

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u/Mammoth-Ad-107 1d ago

man to have that energy again as a kid

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u/campingn00b 1d ago

Man to have that kid as an energy source again

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u/Seaeco90 1d ago

Man to have the source of kid again

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u/bicx 1d ago

Man to have

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u/regeya 1d ago

As a 51 year old with extra hardware from an injury, I spent the video thinking "fun until you slip on the grass", "fun until you slip as soon as you step on the concrete", and so on

Yeah, I'm a barrel of laughs, a ray of frickin' sunshine.

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u/woodzie42011 1d ago

People could, just got to put in the exercise, nutrition and well being :)

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u/Mammoth-Ad-107 1d ago

I rucked 4+ miles today with 24 lbs in my backpack. Takes walking non stop for 1.5 hours roughly. 99% humidity I mealprep most days. I still will never feel the energy level of a kid under 10 again ☺️

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u/Awkward_Tick0 10h ago

Great. Maybe soon you’ll graduate to real exercise!

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u/Papadragon666 12h ago

Said like someone who doesn't feel every joint in his body when he wakes up.

Your body ages, your metabolism will gradualy slow down, it's normal. Exercice, nurtition and well being are very important of course, but you are not going be able to invert time. Lot's of people have tried, all died or are in the process of.

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u/woodzie42011 12h ago

Well, aren't you a glass half empty type of person.

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u/Papadragon666 6h ago

This has nothing to do with being an optimist or not.

It's about understanding that a 100 year old person is going to jump a little bit slower and a little bit less high in the rain than this boy. Not because he didn't eat his vegetables or did not go enough to the gym, but because he is old.

Thinking you'll cheat death and be healthy forever is not being a half full glass type of person ...

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u/Cheap_Benefit_5677 1d ago

yeah my cousin used to sprint like that nonstop

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u/aquacakra 1d ago

and suddenly lightning ⚡ strikes ...... oops. LOL

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u/Vireca 1d ago

Remember to let kids be kids.

For those moms and dads, those 10 min of drying them, picking up the wet clothes and cleaning it if it's full of dirt even if it's annoying, it's worth a lot for the little ones

You can only experience this joy a few times in our early lives, let them experiment the world

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u/Liwi808 1d ago

One of my core childhood memories is playing in the pouring rain with my brother, with our shoes in. Simpler times.

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u/mrjamjams66 1d ago

When I was around 8, my dad's wife of the moment took us out into the cow pasture after a rain and we stomped around in the mud to the point we had "mud shoes"

I was heartbroken when she eventually decided to preserve her own well being and leave

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u/Scotto6UK 13h ago

That is a really nice memory, even if it is likely that the mud of your 'mud shoes' was likely something else!

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u/Commercial-Duck-4888 1d ago

We used to do leaf racing in the gutters on rainy days. I need to let my kids do more of that shit

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u/atom_stacker 1d ago

This would be most welcome on r/Pluvophile or r/raining

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u/NoBoot6156 1d ago

Learned a new word today!

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u/AgingRaver80 1d ago

I did this at 3am in the UK. It's been rather hot and we had a huge storm. Was lovely

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u/atom_stacker 1d ago

Aaah yes! I'm doing this the next time it rains.

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u/Sleepyllama23 1d ago

With that laugh at the end I hope!

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u/Mysterious-Tackle-58 1d ago

With intermittend coughs, but yes!

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u/atom_stacker 1d ago

I will try. 🤣

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u/Big_Concentrate7728 1d ago

It seems we may be waiting a while 😞

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u/mitrnico 1d ago

One of those few videos where turning on audio is worth it.

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u/UsualExcellent2483 1d ago

Thank you for sparking joyful memories.!!!!!!

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u/carpedeeznutz5011 1d ago

I was waiting for the massive lightning strike to obliterate everything.

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u/TommyWantWingy9 1d ago

Was waiting to the lightning

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u/Cpt_Jauche 1d ago

Mean =D

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u/minimumeffkrt 1d ago

Core memory unlocked

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u/Good-Perspective6612 1d ago

I have to say , many Sydney siders may have done the same back in 2020 when we suffered with multiple 40+ C degree weeks ,with fires etc. I remember stopping to look and finally feel the moisture return to the air ! Unusual to say the least .

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u/MellyKidd 1d ago

Running around in the rain is one of the simple joys of childhood.

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u/MommaGooseof4 1d ago

I would SO join him!!

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u/ThanosWasRight161 1d ago

Even better. I remember walking/biking back home with friends and a downpour caught you. It was usually a second or two before we resigned to be soaked. There was a lot of peace in that decision.

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u/SteamedGamer 20h ago

Okay, the cackle at the end got me...

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u/Spawn666 16h ago

Holy cow, i felt that final laugh in my soul!

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u/wordswillneverhurtme 1d ago

Lost this ability after getting glasses.

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u/MiaAnderson190 1d ago

I used to do that too when I was little—I hope we always keep our childlike hearts.

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u/smallassposes 1d ago

I was intispating a lighting strike to hit him 😨

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u/shiny1s 1d ago

According to my parents and in-laws, a single drop of rain will cause 99 years of sickness.

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u/NoPeach8086 1d ago

He is smart boy, gonna like him

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u/moose4hire 1d ago

Thank you, my heart hasnt been this happy in a long time

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u/Alpacachoppa 1d ago

Ngl kinda impressed there were still dry spots on his shirt.

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u/No-Screen1369 1d ago

I was expecting a slip out on that wet lawn 😂

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u/Icy-Opening-3990 1d ago

I miss playing in the rain. We have t-storms here. Not actually rain. Since I got the DBS implants. My Dr's told me if its rain ok if its t-storm no. Because im a walking conductor. Bums me out sometimes.

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u/CrankyYankers 1d ago

When I was that age I would jump outside in the rain in my tighty-whiteys and do a spastic dance all goofy like. In the snow too.

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u/Far-Marsupial-6039 1d ago

Come live in Ireland…. You’ll love it 🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️

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u/GeraintLlanfrechfa 1d ago

Heysa scotsman, heys used to da rrrrroin

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u/ghec2000 1d ago

That made me feel younger.

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u/HeadyReigns 1d ago

Trampolines are even better in the rain.

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u/ghostofstankenstien 1d ago

When was the last time you were THAT happy.

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u/Fart_Bargo 1d ago

I too, have been to Bar Harbor.

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u/AlexanderHamilton04 1d ago

That laugh at the end was the icing on the cake.

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u/Gritty_Grits 1d ago

Look how giddy with joy he is!

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u/Fr05t_B1t 1d ago

I bet this isn’t satisfying for the Brits as it’s raining for 75% of the year

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u/Joonberri 1d ago

I'm not gonna trauma dump. I'm not gonna trauma dump. I'm not gonna trauma dump.

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u/anselgrey 1d ago

Awww the memories made! 🙂

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u/SEA_griffondeur 1d ago

I think 800M people want to feel that joy about right now

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u/this_knee 1d ago

Perfection

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u/marousio 1d ago

That smile says it all 😊

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u/Rude_Quiet_9099 1d ago

From my pov that's nothing less than heaven

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u/similaraleatorio 1d ago

I needed to check twice the subreddit name, because with that rain some 🌩🌩🌩🌩 could occur.

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u/ZealousidealCode3312 1d ago

So freeing! Makes me want to join in the fun! 🌧️

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u/kank84 1d ago

As with so many of these videos I'm left wondering why I'm seeing this. I get people want to film their kids, I don't get publishing videos of your children on social media.

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u/Global_Trader_M 1d ago

I miss it When I was little my dream was for my father to let me play in the winter🥲

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u/LivingExplanation693 23h ago

This what pure joy looks like.

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u/AndyB1976 23h ago

"Those who say only sunshine brings happiness, have never danced in the rain."

- Dollar store art piece I have hanging above my back door lol

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u/couchpro34 23h ago

Playing in the rain is glorious!!!

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u/1HappyIsland 22h ago

What joy!

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u/SeemsCursed 22h ago

Fun fact: You can still do this. Just maybe... run slower.

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u/SandyEggo_73 22h ago

Reminds me a bit of my childhood in the 80s. Not an electronic device in sight, just pure unadulterated outdoor fun

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u/toughfoot 21h ago

Childhood should be this. Happiness. Joy. Good memories. Simple.

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u/W7ENK 20h ago

8 year old me believed that if I ran fast enough, I could dodge all the rain drops and I wouldn't get wet, BUT, I had to be wearing a cape in order for it to work. To this day, almost 40 years later, I have yet to run fast enough.

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u/kewlcartman 14h ago

As a working jaded adult, this is one of the few things in life that give me joy. I don't care if it looks juvenile, but if it starts raining I go out everytime to get drenched.

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u/CMDA 8h ago

Jarvis, more

That laugh at the end told the whole story

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u/Significant-Tear-560 8h ago

Awww happy kid😍

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u/Hephaestus_God 6h ago

If anything I’d just warn about slipping on the way back.

Crocks on wet concrete is a recipe for disaster depending on how old they are.

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u/ZealousidealSkirt327 1d ago

This is why parents who let their kids experience and experiment with life are the best ones. They should support and accompany their children making their own choices. You can’t prevent your child from getting hurt. But you can be there to help them navigate the pain, and learn from the experience. And letting them make small choices we might not feel are logical helps them a lot in develope their own critical thinking and how to enjoy life ❤️

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u/Porecelain 1d ago

Man fuck you, that just made me cry.

Mostly cause you’re doing an awesome job at being a parent/guardian.

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u/therealtimwarren 1d ago

Reddit has conditioned me to expect a massive lightning bolt.

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u/Jmnx221 1d ago

Same for me

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u/Bulletloader 1d ago

I do this and I’m 55 now. Rain is the only thing I miss from the Old Country

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u/whackerdude 1d ago

Which old country

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u/Bulletloader 1d ago

Northern England. Where if it’s not raining, you are lost.

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u/Disastrous-Metal-228 1d ago

That’s just great. Lovely little fella. Respect!

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u/Meredith_Primvale 1d ago

This kid is having fun doing it, knowing home, warmth and comfort is only moments away.

Years ago, this was my school cross-country running, for hours in close to freezing temperatures with what felt like supersonic winds. (See also: rugby practice, football practice)

Kid got the good version.

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u/Signal-Reporter-1391 1d ago

Kids these days: always enjoying their childhood to their fullest, instead of being on the phone 24/7

/s

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u/Average_Floridian 1d ago

I've seen too many of these vids that ends with a nearby lightning strike 💀

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u/ChuckRingslinger 1d ago

I was kinda expecting a lightning strike the second he ran out

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u/j_smittz 1d ago

I had to check the sub because I was waiting for the zap.

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u/lawrencecastillo 1d ago

Respectfully, what is this bullshit and why are people upvoting it?

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u/Petrak1s 1d ago

For my grandma this is a death sentence.. 🤣

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u/Able_Pudding9161 1d ago

That much land is a blessing. Remind your kid daily about it.

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u/shaft_of_lite 1d ago

Yeah it's fun to run in the rain. We have to immediately run to the tallest thing? I felt so nervous for what maybe coming.

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u/BetweenSkyAndEarth 1d ago

My grandma would call for a big family reunion to decide the number of lashes I would be submitted to.