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The internet loves toxicity and drama. Accidentally stumbling upon some of the angrier corners of Twitter or Facebook could lead one to believe that boomers are waging waragainst millennials. In reality, the world is full of empathetic people of all ages and backgrounds. Most people wouldn't say 99% of the mean crap they say online to actual, IRL human beings.

We've put together a bunch of wholesome boomer content to remind ourselves that the world ain't so bad sometimes and in fact, life is full of funny and heartwarming little moments like these. 

Dogs are beautiful, perfect creatures whose sacred bond with humans has only strengthened through the centuries. That said, they can be a real pain in the butt when they want to be. Pet owners everywhere have taken to the internet to expose the crimes of their furry friends—a pretty amusing way to make light of disaster. Whether they're peeing onto running fans, colluding with cats, or eating all the toilet paper in the house in the midst of the great TP shortage of 2020, there's no limit to what calamity these naughty dogs can get wreak upon domestic order. But who can stay mad for long when those puppy dog eyes are looking up at you?

Saying "Boys will be boys" can be such a lazy way to excuse behavior that should be inexcusable. It's a phrase that many people have rallied against, especially as it's generally used to minimize aggressive behavior. This wholesome Tumblr thread shines a light on the positive side of the incredibly overused adage, and features some happy success stories to boot. We love to see it.

Do you ever wish you could briefly see the world through your innocent child eyes again? How nice it would be to feel full of wonder, believing anything is possible. We can't give you the gift of childlike optimism, but we've got some warm and fuzzy vibes encapsulated in wholesome memes. If you've been feeling like a downer lately and want to pull yourself out of a pit of pessimism, maybe these feel-good memes can help you on your way.

Kids really say (and believe) the darndest things. As a gullible kid, a friend once told me that she and her father were addicted to shawarma. She said there was nicotine in the meat and that the two of them absolutely had to get their fix daily or they'd become cranky jerks. I believed this for at least a year until my own family took me for some tasty sandwiches. 

While some AskReddit threads can featuredark and unsettling tales from peoples' pasts, this one has proved to be some seriously wholesome respite from our case of the Mondays. And is a pleasant reminder that nobody is alone in believing some seriously weird (or seriously funny) tidbits or ideas.

Against all odds, Prancer the 'demonic' and seemingly un-adoptable chihuahua that went viral last month has finally found a home. While fostering Prancer, Tyfanee Fortuna had a difficult time getting anyone interested in adopting the rude little guy, so one day she decided to turn to brutal honesty. The lengthy but hilarious Facebook post Tyfanee wrote about Prancer went viral, which turned out to be a blessing for Prancer. Last week, the adorable nightmare went home to a loving new companion. Sometimes the internet is good.

Finally, some good effing news. Yesterday Matthew Battista posted a video of his wife Elissa reuniting with Fisher the Boston Terrier, who had gone missing nearly 300 days ago in Ocean City, MD. Elissa had set up a facebook group months ago called Find Fisher, which gained almost 9,000 good samaritans, many of whom aided Elissa in the search for Fisher. Try not to cry while watching the video of Fisher and Elissa seeing each other for the first time in several months. Faith in humanity: Restored. 

We're here to give the elderly some serious props for trying to figure out technology. But sometimes (often) they fail. And it's so, so, so, entertaining. This may sound like some light bullying, but we are coming from a place of utmost respect, a place of undying appreciation for their ability to accidentally create the kind of wholesome content that the rest of us just need.

Greetings. I hope you know what time it is. Yeah, that's right. It's toad time. If you're down with our amphibious friends, you'll love these dank memes, wholesome frog posts and pics of adorable toads wearing silly hats. Whether you're a real wildlife enthusiast or you're looking for some good shitpost fodder, hop right up and start scrolling. 

Do you love animals? Of course you do because only psychos don't like animals. As is such, please have some adorably wholesome content, because lord knows we could all use more of that.

It seems like animals always have the power to make us feel all better. No matter what you're sad about, a cute puppy or a little baby tiger will probably put a little smile on your face.

Warning: these memes are so heartwarming they might make you shed a tear. Or ten.

The producers of John Wick couldn't have cast a more wholesome soul for a more brutal and violent role, and yet somehow it totally makes sense. And to those who haven't seen any of the John Wick movies yet: first of all, what's wrong with you? Secondly, don't worry because there aren't any spoilers in this heartwarming batch of memes. All you really need to know is that Keanu Reeves is just awesome and his John Wick character really loves dogs. If this sounds like the sort of content you're into, then scroll away. 

There's been a lot of talk about toxic masculinity these days, and honestly, our cringey neckbeard galleries are ample proof of its existence. While the cringe factor can be fun, we thought it would be refreshing to give some credit to these wonderfully non-toxic and wholesome moments of dudes being dudes.