An organization dedicated to helping children, SOS Barnebyer, held a social experiment in Oslo, Norway. They wanted to see just how people would react to a lone boy, shivering in the cold by himself. During a time in history when self-absorbed arrogance seems at an all-time high, this experiment show humanity in a much softer light. People’s reactions as they passed him by at a bus stop may surprise you.
A hidden camera was placed across the street, capturing every passer by’s reaction.
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Without fail, people would stop and ask the shivering boy if he as all right.
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Even if it took them a few seconds.
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The boy would tell the strangers that he was alone, waiting to meet his classmates.
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Even though most people would stop and think about what to do…
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Their goodness would show. This woman hands the boy her scarf, wrapping him up.
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Another man lets the child borrow his coat while he sits and waits with him.
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Another young girl just hands over her gloves.
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This girl, who seemed distracted at first, was so moved by the boy’s plight that she gave him her warm, fleece jacket.
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Time and time again, people helped the boy.
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The concern on their faces was obvious.
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They didn’t know him, but they didn’t hesitate to help this child in need.
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It’s hard not to smile after seeing just what strangers would do to help this boy.
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Humanity’s fate doesn’t seem so bleak when you see things like this. More people have big, generous hearts than you think. Below is the full video with English subtitles.
Source: YouTube
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