Stop doomscrolling! The 50 cheeriest social media accounts – from dancing academics to seal pups | Social media

Everything is horrible. this in addition to anybody as a result of, like the remainder of the world, you’ve spent the previous few years pummelled by waves of terrible historic occasions, every extra debilitating than the final. The one factor that will make every little thing even worse is dunking your head into the livid, screaming world of social media.

Nevertheless, it doesn’t must be this manner. In occasions of huge disaster, one method to discover momentary respite is to dilute your feeds with goodness. Under, I – together with some great Guardian readers – have tracked down 50 feelgood social media accounts. Some are on Twitter, some on Instagram, some on TikTok. Some are uplifting, some are humorous, some are bizarre, many have canine in them. Sprinkle your accounts into your scrolling and you need to find yourself in a a lot better state of mind.

Humorous

Bananner Joe, TikTok For probably the most half, that is merely a meme account. Nevertheless it warrants inclusion right here for its “shampoo prank” movies, wherein a bodybuilder’s makes an attempt to rinse shampoo out of his hair are perpetually thwarted by a hidden stranger. Perhaps the toughest I’ve laughed at something ever.

Abraham Bunga, TikTok Abraham Bunga solely actually has one joke – displaying how individuals from completely different components of London react to numerous circumstances – however fortunately it’s a very good one. The extra of his movies you watch, the extra you anticipate the punchline. And, because the punchline at all times dunks on individuals from west London, it’s at all times pleasant.

Scott Seiss, TikTok No person on the web has ever fairly captured the hell of retail work like Seiss, who spends his movies speaking again to a succession of terrible unseen clients. If in case you have ever labored in a store, attending to dwell vicariously via Seiss is joyful.

Alistair Inexperienced, Twitter Comic Alistair Inexperienced is infamous for his neatly noticed one-man movies that skewer politicians, male feminists, artificially woke manufacturers and, more and more, himself.

Rosie Holt, Twitter In Holt’s movies she poses as rightwing figures outraged about no matter occurs to be within the information. Lately she went viral for pretending to be an MP so convincingly she tricked precise MPs.

Stevie Martin, Twitter Martin makes movies with Lola-Rose Maxwell, wherein she turns into more and more bewildered by varied facets of the trendy world. Funnier than I’ve made it sound.

Positivity

Good Information Community, Twitter If, like me, your Twitter feed feels completely calibrated to smash your emotional resilience, the Good Information Community exists to counter that. It solely posts completely happy, enjoyable information tales. None of them are important, however doesn’t the thought of non-essential information sound nice?

Goodable, Twitter (submitted by Ben Marshall, Australia)
An ideal companion account to the Good Information Community, delivering completely happy information solely. Notably nice at discovering the chinks of sunshine in occasions of warfare.

Glad Eco Information, Instagram Day-after-day for the previous 4 years, Glad Eco Information has posted 5 hopeful, uplifting tales in regards to the setting. They’re not all topical (one latest instance was only a description of cassowaries), but it surely’s good, healthful content material nonetheless.

Heroic Women, Twitter (submitted by James Vallance, Oxfordshire)
James says: “Highlighting robust function fashions for ladies, significantly in comics. It’s nice to scroll via their tweets to get concepts for my daughter and me to learn up on.”

Dr Radha Modgil, Instagram Through the pandemic, Dr Radha took to writing quick, useful posts itemizing tiny steps that folks can take to ease the burden of every little thing. This follow has continued because the finish of lockdown, and Radha stays an undefeated properly of helpful positivity.

Good Good Good Co, Instagram Like the excellent news Twitter accounts, besides the tales are boiled all the way down to their necessities and unfold via Instagram, which makes it higher by some means.

Healthful Memes, Twitter Attempt to think about a joke ebook the place all of the punchlines are completely happy endings. That is Healthful Memes. There’s nonetheless a combating probability that the entire thing is an enormous sarcastic joke at our expense, but it surely feels good anyway.

Peter Lovatt, Twitter Creator of The Dance Remedy, Lovatt is an instructional who frequently posts movies of himself dancing with wild abandon. I observe Peter, and the convenience with which his dancing can cheer me up is horrifying.

Miscellany, fascinating

Tommy Winkler, TikTok There are many meals accounts on TikTok, however none radiate the identical degree of slapdash pleasure as Winkler’s. None of his meals seems significantly good, and all of it’s unhealthy for you. However, his sheer infectiousness makes him an on the spot go-to.

Mr Forge, TikTok Everybody loves a TikTok account with a objective, and Mr Forge has the very best objective of all time: can he cook dinner meals with superheated molten metallic? Spoiler: not likely, no.

Adventures in Jelly, Instagram (submitted by Jennifer Cranmer, Dumfries)
Jennifer says: “Caroline collects classic jelly moulds and makes probably the most fantastical jellies. She movies them with music generally, which is hilarious – these unbelievable creations jiggling on a plate make me smile each time.”

Satisfying Cleaning soap ASMR, Instagram During which a lady with a really sharp knife gently slices via varied bars of cleaning soap. Actually, one of the crucial profoundly satisfying issues on the web.

Salvage Rebuilds UK, Instagram (submitted by Chris Shea, Godalming)
Chris says: “Two guys (Rob and Chris) from Kent who purchase previous vehicles and repair them up. They love what they do, and it’s simply very soothing watching them pottering about, having cups of tea and having fun with their work.”

Kitpbs, Instagram (submitted by Peter Stubbs, London)
Peter says this account “does micrographics of package that runners wore to commemorate private bests. There’s no judgment or sneeriness – everybody is widely known equally, whether or not an excellent quick 5k runner or somebody who simply accomplished their first marathon.”

Francis Bourgeois, TikTok At present the world’s most well-known trainspotter, Bourgeois enjoys monitoring down uncommon rolling inventory after which, with the assistance of a GoPro connected to his head, data his personal infectious delight.

Enbiggen, TikTok The trouble that goes into sustaining the Enbiggen TikTok should be phenomenal. It’s a collection of superbly constructed Rube Goldberg machines that, as they unfold, play note-perfect recreations of well-known songs. Staggering.

The Object, TikTok Should you ever wished to see closeup what a blueberry seems like when it’s minimize with a sizzling knife, this account of compelling, satisfying macro movies is for you.

Lovely Deserted Locations, Instagram Precisely what it seems like – objects and buildings which have outlived human use are revisited and photographed. Eerie and exquisite.

Tatsuya Tanaka, Instagram A miniaturist who makes total worlds from on a regular basis objects. A latest favorite is the escalator constructed from a sandwich.

Stanley Chow, Instagram One of many world’s most immediately identifiable illustrators shows his wares – and sometimes fan-submitted footage of him holding an image of himself for some cause.

Yuki Kawae, Instagram A nonetheless, meditative account, the place a Zen-inspired artist makes shapes in sand. On the spot mindfulness.

Animals

Phoebe the Doodle, Instagram (submitted by Ellen, London)
Unsurprisingly, animals have been an infinite hit with readers. Of Phoebe, a photogenic canine, Ellen says: “Have you ever seen her doing a handstand? It’s hilarious!”

Foxes in Love, Instagram (submitted by Shelley Thomas, Manchester)
Shelley says: “The creator produces cartoons of two foxes, which signify him and his accomplice. It’s relatable, healthful and feelgood and brings a smile to the face each morning it’s printed.”

Second Probability Animal Rescue, Fb (submitted by Alan Grieve, Dunfermline)
A uncommon diversion to Fb, for an animal rescue centre. Alan says: “Ena and Frank Conyon, who run the kennels, are the directors of this joyous web page, which celebrates the tales of all of the canine and their new house owners.”

The Asher Home, Fb (submitted by Lynette Coleman, Canterbury)
Lynette says: “Lee Asher rescues all kinds of animals, giving them an exquisite life at his lovely property sanctuary in Oregon. He’s an incredible man with a real love for the animals, an enormous character and a way of humour. And he’s an actual handsome hunk!”

Woof Woof TV, Instagram Billing itself as “your one and solely supply for doggo posts” (authorized disclaimer: it’s removed from the one supply), Woof Woof TV is simply a great deal of footage of canine. Cute canine, foolish canine, massive canine, tiny canine, canine dressed as greens. Please, go loopy.

Seal Rescue Eire, Instagram The official web page of a centre that saves, heals and releases sick and injured seals. Nevertheless cute you assume this account could be, triple it and you continue to gained’t be shut.

Anne Louise Avery, Twitter (submitted by Chris Murphy, Chesterfield)
Chris says: “Anne’s superbly written, day by day Outdated Fox quick tales contact on present occasions, but additionally present some welcome escapism and brightness in in any other case gloomy occasions.”

Canines Working From Dwelling, Instagram Should you like taking a look at images of canine taking a look at laptops, a few of them whereas carrying glasses, then this Instagram account provides you with what you need to an virtually scary diploma of accuracy. The account doesn’t replace steadily, but it surely’s normally a doozy when it does.

Nature and journey

Outdated Time Hawkey, TikTok If in case you have ever dreamed of working away from this hellish world and beginning once more with nothing, Outdated Time Hawkey is principally an instruction handbook. He cooks meals on open fires. He goes ice fishing. He walks via snowy woodlands along with his canine. Immediately stress-free.

Cabins within the Woods, Instagram By the way, when you’re planning to run away, right here is an Instagram account filled with probably the most superbly designed woodland cabins you’ll ever discover. You may lose hours right here, in each admiration and jealousy.

Asa Steinars, Instagram A few of you may discover that this account is just a little too influencer-y – Steinars does prefer to place herself within the centre of most of her images – however the attraction lies in all of the spectacular Icelandic landscapes. That is the place we should always all run away to.

Tulips in Holland, Instagram Through the winter months, Tulips in Holland is a haven of springtime. You’ll discover hundreds and a great deal of footage of tulips right here; some closeup, some in formation, all lovely.

Anne Par Avion, Instagram Pictures of landscapes and structure so properly framed they often threaten to stray into Wes Anderson territory, within the sense that Wes Anderson films make you need to go on vacation.

Victor Cheng, Instagram Extra Wes Anderson-y images, besides Cheng lives in Hong Kong. All his pictures are of teeming cities, with a speciality in absurdly tall residential skyscrapers. Lovely.

Miscellany, bizarre

Mondo Mascots, Instagram (submitted by Jay, Cardiff)
Jay says: “An almost-daily enterprise into the various absurd, weird or downright lovable Japanese mascots on the market. For instance, meet Tokitama, a hairy-legged egg carrying a fried egg on its head – a mascot for a purchasing avenue.”

One Minute Briefs, Twitter (submitted by Ciaran McKeon, Dublin)
Ciaran says: “Every day, they publish a day by day ‘transient’ for something, from paperclips to pet food. You might be then challenged to publish your concept to promote that merchandise, and it ought to take you just one minute.”

Spurs Trophies, Twitter (submitted by Tim, Hertfordshire)
Tim says: “Who wouldn’t need to get up each day to a reminder of how lengthy it’s since Spurs gained a trophy? At present 5,132 days.”

Retronaut, Twitter Only a bunch of fascinating previous footage. A lady on a range. A person with a cat in his beard. The shark from Jaws. Tina Turner. A tilted bus. There’s no sample to them, however they’re all glorious.

Postcard from the Previous, Twitter A collection of previous postcards. What makes this account good is that every card is accompanied by a few of the messages on the again. My favorite? A Dartmoor postcard, with the message: “Uncle Tony’s A NAUGHTY BOY.”

70s Dinner Occasion, Twitter A group of genuinely monstrous meals pictures from Seventies recipe books, together with Frankfurter stew, illuminated gelatine, and one thing known as “celery-stuffed celery”. It’s wonderful we’re not all lifeless.

Hydraulic Press Channel, Instagram An account the place a mysterious consumer destroys issues along with his hydraulic press: a pumpkin; a Minion; a bath of glitter. Not solely is it immensely enjoyable, but it surely additionally feels suitably nihilistic for 2022.

Precise Heathcliff Comics, Twitter All this account does is publish actual Heathcliff comedian strips, in a bid to indicate the world what an absurdly inward-looking receptacle for weird anti-jokes the character has develop into. It’s astonishing.

Moldogaa, TikTok The best particular person on your complete web, this girl spent months trying to sing Louis Armstrong’s What a Fantastic World one letter at a time, to the apparent detriment of her psychological well being. She should be celebrated by everybody.