The Hopefuls discussion

Not sure where I should put this thread, but it's been on my mind for a while, so I thought I'd just throw it on here and see what people think of my absurd thoughts. This idea is mainly inspired by Carrie's videos, especially 'Nice For No Reason'* which is something that begun this general thought.

But something that's BUGGED me for a while (get it?!) is that there are so many types of viruses in the world (more specifically illnesses, though computer viruses also). And when outbreaks happen, such as the current Ebola outbreak, everyone goes into panic mode for very good reason, or even when you know that someone has a cold and you avoid them. But what's annoyed me is that there are no viruses that make nice things happen to you. For instance, how awesome would it be to catch something as common as a cold that makes you fart rainbows, or accidentally having access to using the Force for as long as the symptoms last, or something as simple as a virus that makes you just so happy for no explainable reason?!

So then say you have this happy virus, now to be referred to as 'joyousitis'. You now carry this amazing "disease" and can pass it onto people against their will, just being around them!

This is what I imagine us Hopefuls as. We can be this friendly virus, just by being around people and genuinely being happy with life and loving people, such as the way we do with the Hopeful notes, and just spreading this joyousitis to people, in turn making them happy. I mean, who HASN'T been cheered up by one of Carrie's videos after having a bad day?

So in this thread, I just want to be part of this Friendly Virus movement, more commonly known as the Hopefuls. And bring hope to people who aren't quite happy right now. If you're feeling lonely or whatever, I want to be here for people!

Just some thoughts that I've had on my mind and wanted to share!


*Carrie's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2OYw...

Awww that's really sweet. :)

I love this!

Thank you, both of you! :) Just a wild thought I've had for ages hahaha

I think thats an amazingly perfect idea!!

I just love the concept of another one of Carrie's videos of being nice for no reason, and doing things like buying coffee for the stranger behind you in the queue at Starbucks etc :)

I agree!!!

I'm considering getting my brother to design some Hopeful business cards, that say something about the random act of kindness that you give to someone when you've done something nice for them, so it links them to Carrie :)

Thats brilliant!

Amazing idea!

Haha thank you! :)