r/MadeMeSmile • u/xevarDIFF • 1d ago

Professional footballer, lan Wright, meets with his former teacher, Sydney Pigden. He said he was the first positive male figure he had in his life

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u/kaanyooo 1d ago

Showed his true respect straight away by taking his hat off the moment he saw who it was. Classy by lan Wright

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u/donorcycle 1d ago

I genuinely enjoy this video. The part I wish people could take away from this is - how much having a right parental type figure, a positive one that genuinely cares for you - what kind of long lasting impact it has on children, as they grow up to become adults.

That is a world class footballer. Who came from nothing. Even spent a small bit of time in prison. Was also broke during that time while his wife was pregnant. He credits Mr. Pigden with a lot of his success and actually said that Pigden was the first positive male role model he ever had in his life.

Even with all the fame, wealth and glory he achieved, one look, one sound from his believed teacher, in that split instant, he is back to being a 8 year old boy, showing the man the utmost respect and removing his hat.

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u/winkingchef 1d ago

Same. Every time it is reposted, I watch it all the way through and have tears in my eyes.

This is Reddit so it’s gotta be 100 times…never fails

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u/Sedert1882 23h ago

Correct about the hat. These days idiots wear hats indoors at evening functions!

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u/trieb_ 10h ago

I'm not trying to be edgy or anything but why is taking off the hat a sign of respect ? I'm truly curious.

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u/donorcycle 8h ago

It's a sign of respect for your elders. It's just something that carried on over the years. Back in the day, "gentlemen" all wore those top hats. It was respectful to take off hat indoors for example, and take off for your elders.