We've all been there, saying goodbye to a loved one. And if you've had the chance to be by their bedside in their final moments, even for a short while, it's a profound experience, hoping to bring a little warmth to their last chapter.
But a recent story shared on X (formerly Twitter) in Japan has sparked quite the buzz. A user recounted how their heavy-drinking grandpa, even while bedridden in his final days, still managed to show off his legendary love for a good drink. The tale has captivated netizens, who are absolutely floored by his unwavering dedication to his beloved booze.
The original poster explained that a few years back, when their super-sake-loving grandpa was passing, the family gathered around, occasionally moistening his lips with a water-soaked cotton ball.
Then, a brilliant idea struck: "What if I used sake instead?" So, they dabbed a cotton ball with Japanese sake and offered it to him. What happened next was pure magic: Grandpa suddenly bit down on the cotton ball with surprising strength and started sucking the sake right out of it! The entire family burst into laughter on the spot. It was his final moment, yet the atmosphere became incredibly joyful. "Honestly," the user mused, "if that's how you go, it doesn't sound too bad!"
This heartwarming and hilarious anecdote left countless netizens in awe. To maintain such a fierce passion for something you love, even at life's very end, and to bring a smile to your grieving family? That's truly something special.
Some even joked, "Sure, alcohol is 'the water of life,' but that's some next-level dedication! He might just resurrect if he keeps at it!"
Turns out, similar stories aren't uncommon! One user shared that their own grandpa was in hospice, mostly unconscious. But when they unexpectedly gave him a sip of Japanese sake, he actually "gulped it down!" "That moment truly moved me," they recalled, "and it's still so vivid in my memory."
Another netizen even mentioned that during their heavy-drinking grandpa's funeral, the family used a dropper to give him sake, a final send-off hoping he'd enjoy fine spirits in the afterlife too.
For true connoisseurs of the drink, it really does seem to be a powerful elixir. One user remembered a former colleague who always used to say, "If I die, just pour a bottle of beer on me, and I'll come back to life!"
It just goes to show that Japan is absolutely brimming with folks who love their liquor, and their dedication to it doesn't waver, even in life's final act. Do you have any heavy-drinking friends? They might just have a similar "resurrection plan" up their sleeve!
via： togetter