17 People Who Know What a Pleasant Surprise Means

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2 years ago

People’s brains are much more stimulated when a surprise is presented upon them, scientists have found. It’s the unexpectedness of a situation that gives them much more pleasure than when something expected happens. That’s why we usually arrange surprise birthday parties and other celebratory occasions. They make people feel special and loved in a very powerful way.

Bright Side is a huge fan of surprises that give joy to people and that’s why we decided to share some amazing moments with you.

1. “My fiancé surprised me with the greatest birthday gift of all time.”

2. “After almost a year of separation we surprised their great-grandparents.”

3. “The sun came up at the exact time of my surprise engagement. (Grand Hall, British Museum).”

4. “I’m recovering from surgery and my coworker surprised me w/this vegan get well box.”

5. “My neighbor surprised his daughters this morning with 8 tons of snow.”

6. “My aunt turned 75 last week. She’s never had a birthday party. I threw her a surprise one.”

7. “My husband just surprised me with a new member to the family.”

8. “Our Thanksgiving guests are in for a surprise.”

9. “My son wanted to be Mario. I got a Luigi costume for myself and surprised him.”

10. “It’s not much, but I’m broke and GF is sick. Spent $7 and surprised her with spooky movie night.”

11. “I’m getting married today and my wife surprised me with these cufflinks. I love her so much.”

12. “My wife surprised me this afternoon with a gift that will forever be my go to work coffee mug.”

13. “About to surprise my niece with her new best friend.”

14. “Nice surprise I found in my daughter’s lunchbox.”

15. “My wife’s mystery gift. She’ll be so surprised, she’s always wanted a Keurig.”

16. “My family surprised me with a Pride and Prejudice engagement.”

17. “Every year, I elaborately wrap my parents’ gifts. This year they surprised me with this.”

What is the most amazing surprise someone has ever given to you? Or maybe you’ve surprised someone in the most wonderful way. Whatever the case, we would love to know about it.

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