r/MadeMeSmile Feb 25 '25

Wholesome Moments Nicholas Winton helped 669 Jewish children escape the Nazis and his efforts went unrecognised for 50 years. Then, in 1988, while sitting as a member of a TV audience, he suddenly found himself surrounded by the kids he had rescued, who were now adults.

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u/DontWanaReadiT Feb 26 '25

The irony is that every maggat thinks they’re this guy, but then go on defending a literal Nazi fElon…

I’d choose the ability to have this level of heroism and respect than any amount of wealth any day.