In the midst of a truly harrowing day, the kind that leaves everyone feeling heavy-hearted, NPR inadvertently shared a delightful post that brought smiles all around. On that fateful Monday, while the world was reeling from the tragic events in Las Vegas, a whimsical update slipped onto NPR’s Facebook page.
The now-famous post described a little girl named Ramona: “Ramona receives a new toy: She smiles, inspects it for 20 seconds, and tosses it aside. Ramona gets a hug: She accepts briefly but wriggles to break free. Ramona spots three cats 30 feet away: She bursts into spastic joy, even after the cats sprint away in terror.” It was utterly charming, and soon, the internet was buzzing about it. Despite NPR quickly deleting the post and apologizing for the mix-up—saying it was meant for a personal account—everyone still wanted to hold onto Ramona’s story.
Questions began to swirl: Who exactly is Ramona? Will she ever get a cat? Is she perhaps a cat herself? The curiosity was infectious, and in no time, followers were clamoring for more updates, even offering to donate to NPR in exchange for more of Ramona’s adorable antics.
As it turns out, Ramona is the one-year-old daughter of NPR editor, Ben Thompson, who accidentally hit “post” on the wrong account. He later expressed regret over the deletion, but honestly, he provided a glimmer of joy on a day when we all needed it. “I don’t usually delete posts, but I wanted to be clear about the error,” he explained. “My role is to highlight our great work, and I completely botched it that night.”
But hey, let’s not be too hard on him! After all, he gifted us with a much-needed dose of happiness during a grim time. We’re all rooting for Ramona!
As for whether she might become a regular feature on NPR’s social media? Thompson hinted, “If people keep pledging support to NPR, and it doesn’t divert attention from our journalists’ important work, who knows?” So, if you’re feeling inspired by Ramona, consider making a pledge. It’s what she would want.
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In summary, NPR’s accidental post about Ramona not only provided a sweet moment of levity amid chaos but also sparked an engaging conversation about her life. Ramona has become an unexpected symbol of joy, reminding us all that sometimes, a little light can shine through even the darkest days.