Yahoo Lifestyle This Woman's Search For A Long Lost Puffin Sweater Went Viral, And Yep, There's A Happy Ending
Celia Robbins is a big puffin fan.
Which, I mean, come on, who isn't?!
Celia's daughter asked her what her biggest regret in life was, and Celia immediately knew the answer.
She never bought a specific puffin sweater when she visited Iceland.
"It’s been 3 years since I saw it in a shop there, and I still regret not buying it."
My daughter asked, “Do you ever have any regrets, Mom?” And while I know she was asking this question on a philosophical level, my mind immediately went to this puffin sweater I saw in Iceland. It’s been 3 years since I saw it in a shop there, & I still regret not buying it. pic.twitter.com/pnkVePdmaB
— Celia (@CeliaBedelia) June 2, 2024
The post blew up with people agreeing with her.
To be fair, I’d still be beating myself up over that too!
— Beth Baisch 📸 (@BethBaisch) June 3, 2024
"I totally understand this regret," one person said.
I totally understand this regret ❤️😂
— Asmara Wreksono (@miund) June 3, 2024
"I remember a shirt I wish I had bought in 1975," another person chimed in.
I remember a shirt I wish I'd bought in 1975.
— A most idiotick run (@EthelMonticue) June 2, 2024
And then a bunch of people shared pictures of their own puffin sweaters.
Not quite the same but I found this nice puffin jumper at either a clothing swap or a thrift store, can't remember which, and I do love it. Are you going to buy the one from @dwiskus? How cool that he has the same kind! pic.twitter.com/xlnnHxCs19
— Carmel Breathnach (@AuthorCarmelB) June 3, 2024
Then, someone said they had it.
Dave Wiskus had that exact same sweater he bought in Iceland, and no, he wasn't joking.
He sent the sweater to Germany where Celia lives.
@dwiskus offered it to me free of charge and it arrived today! 🥹🩷🐧 pic.twitter.com/YCiXhF47m4
— Celia (@CeliaBedelia) June 12, 2024
And boom, the rest is history.
People are amazing! Just 10 days ago, I shared a thought about one of my regrets in life. Of course, not buying a sweater sounds like a minor regret, but SO MANY could relate!And then @dwiskus made my wish a reality. This sweater made it from NYC to Berlin in record time! 🐧 https://t.co/cWArXbQnxu pic.twitter.com/hgf0yl9tgC
— Celia (@CeliaBedelia) June 12, 2024
As Dave the puffin sweater guy said, "One time I went to Iceland and accidentally bought a sweater for a stranger on the internet."
One time I went to Iceland and accidentally bought a sweater for a stranger on the internet https://t.co/8wSwX4kFXb
— Dave Wiskus (@dwiskus) June 12, 2024
The end : D
My husband is watching the game in Scotland; I’m watching the game in Germany. 🇩🇪🙌🏻(And no, I didn’t wear my puffin sweater to the Fan Zone. 🤣) pic.twitter.com/QD1aDCiHwz
— Celia (@CeliaBedelia) June 14, 2024
