It’s been a while, but rest assured The Joy Collective is still here. Bringing some good vibes and happiness this weekend, The Joy Collective is a collection of the cutest, funniest clips we can find on the internet.
Social media is filled with funny moments and stories. Sometimes we just need to step away from the seriousness and take some time to relax; lighter posts allow us to mentally recharge.
As part of a weekly series that aims to make you laugh, Daily Kos will be compiling and sharing viral funny videos from across social media platforms. The news cycle can be a bit much at times. Self-care is needed. We all need balance, so let's have some joy where we are able.
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Starting off with some really happy news: A 2-year-old Afghan boy, Hanzala Hadi, has been reunited with his parents in the U.S. after having been stuck in Afghanistan for nine months due to chaos at Kabul airport. The child’s father told NBC News that he and his wife had to leave their son behind after he was barred from flying out to join them because he did not have an Afghan passport, a requirement set by Qatar, which oversees flights for all U.S.-bound Afghan refugees.
The family then appealed for help from the Biden administration and the Qatari government. But in January, since the Taliban halted all flights out for Afghan refugees bound for the U.S., they had to wait. Flights only resumed in April.
“He is home now,” his father, N. Hadi told NBC News. "I can't believe it."
The boy landed Wednesday in New York, where he was greeted by his parents.
And now for some community favorites!
This video you literally can’t stop watching from @Plurker
The cutest red panda video from @1BQ:
Have any funny videos you think will bring more joy to Daily Kos readers?
You know the drill! Send them over to me at aysha.qamar@dailykos.com or comment below and I’ll try to feature them in the next roundup!
Heck, forget the videos: Last time, we crowded the comments with pet photos. Let’s do it again!