Watch: Pint-sized ray of sunshine captures hearts on train
Rough morning? This little guy's got you covered – with a smile and a cheerful 'hello, guys' for every soul on the train!
In a now-viral TikTok video shared by @Othembele, which has over 24 million views, the little fellow is seen marching down the train aisle, enthusiastically greeting passengers like he is running for mayor of Carriage 5.
The internet, of course, is melting faster than a chocolate bar on a summer train seat. Viewers are swooning over the boy's infectious energy and praising his mom for raising such a delightful little social butterfly. Some even admitted it turned their whole day around – who knew your daily dose of serotonin would come with train tickets?
More than just a feel-good moment, the clip is a reminder that a simple 'hello' can make the world feel a little warmer – and that maybe, just maybe, we could all use a bit of that fearless, joy-spreading kid energy once in a while.
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