Touching Moment: Elderly Man's Joy Over 3D Printer Goes Viral

Harper Quill

Updated Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

In a video that has captured hearts online, an elderly man’s ecstatic reaction to a 3D printer has gone viral, showcasing the beauty of intergenerational learning and the marvels of modern technology. In the video titled "2 wholesome 4 me!!," a young person introduces the elderly man to the fascinating world of 3D printing.

The video begins with the young individual exclaiming, "OH MY GOODNESS, It's a 3D printer!" The elderly man, clearly intrigued, repeats, "It's what? It's a 3D printer?" The young person then explains how the 3D printer uses plastic, which is actually made of sugar cane, to create objects. The elderly man is astonished to learn that the material contains no oil and humorously mentions having tasted sugar cane.

The heartfelt interaction continues as the elderly man is offered a 3D-printed object, with the young individual mentioning that the cost of the material used is merely two cents.

This touching moment has resonated with many, as evidenced by the outpouring of comments. One viewer expressed a desire to react with similar enthusiasm when shown new technology by younger generations, emphasizing the importance of building self-esteem. Another comment reflected on how a professional machinist grandfather would have been amazed by such technology.

The video has sparked creative ideas among viewers. One suggests a TV show where young people introduce new technology to older generations while learning about older technologies in return. Another comment highlights the fascination with resin printers, which use UV light to harden resin layer by layer.

Many viewers identify with the elderly man’s sense of wonder. Some share personal anecdotes, such as a user whose grandfather enjoyed woodworking and would have been equally amazed by 3D printing. Others relate to the joy of sharing technological marvels with older family members.

Despite some comments noting a possibly condescending tone in the explanation, the overall sentiment remains overwhelmingly positive. The video serves as a reminder of the continuous evolution of technology and the boundless curiosity that can bridge generations.

This wholesome video, with its blend of nostalgia and futuristic excitement, is a testament to the human spirit’s enduring fascination with innovation and discovery.

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lightbulbsgrowintotulips

I will not lie, when I’m old and young people show me cool stuff I’m gunna just react big even if I know what’s up so they can appreciate the normalized wonders around them through my eyes… I think it’s good for em… builds self esteem.

Bohrdumb

My grandfather in law was a machinist professionally and made hundreds of thousands of screws and bolts and such and would have loved this stuff.

dobroweigh

Yeah, but going through this every evening could be exhausting.

ostranaut

I have a resin printer (that I dont use) but I find the process even more fascinating. Resin hardens when exposed to UV light so theres a pool of resin and at the bottom theres a UV screen. The plate comes down next to the screen and the screen lit up only the needed pixels for the layer, then the plate comes up to let resin back under and does it again until all layers are done. Because the plate is upside down, so is the print. And the quality is determined by the screen resolution

Mattaero

Just think, in another 70 years, our grand kids are going to be showing us how f***ing Replicators work by binding atoms out of focused lasers and energy or something.

fromthentillnow

Something about how she is talking to him that sounds ridiculously condescending. Like you’d talk to a small child.

planetbanana

I think there should be a TV show where young people show old people new technology and how it works and old people show young people old technology and how it worked. But not in that dumb YouTube "haha, this kid doesn't know how to use something that was out of use before they were born" kind of way.

Daviino

I have the feeling, this young man has no clue how lucky he is, that his grandpa is deeply interested in what he is doing. I hope his grandpa has a long life ahead.

GemmaWho

🥰🥰🥰 I imagine my grandpa would've reacted like this! His hobby was woodwork! He loved making things! He even made me a Hope Chest🥰. It's my greatest treasure!

tcpolecat7

I'm old (not as old as Kenny there) but I keep up with the tech because it fascinates me. That and I keep hoping for VR stuff that doesn't make me feel seasick....