“Bro Is Genuinely Happy for You”: Gauteng Man Gets Genuinely Excited To See Friend’s New Cool Car

“Bro Is Genuinely Happy for You”: Gauteng Man Gets Genuinely Excited To See Friend’s New Cool Car

  • Cape Town-based musician @ty_loner surprised his friend by pulling up in his lowered VW Golf, causing his mate to jump around with pure excitement
  • The friend's genuine reaction stood out to viewers because true happiness for others' success has become rare in today's competitive world
  • Social media users praised the authentic friendship on display, with many noting how refreshing it was to see someone celebrate their friend's win
A local singer shared a video that went viral.
A singer from SA shared a video showing his friend's genuine reaction to his new car. Images: @ty_loner
Source: Instagram

A local musician melted hearts across social media when he surprised his friend with his newly modified car, capturing a reaction that proves genuine friendship still exists.

Content creator @ty_loner, an up-and-coming singer who shares both music videos and personal content, shared the video on the seventh of May when he drove up to his friend's neighbourhood in his lowered VW Golf to show off his latest automotive achievement.

The moment @ty_loner called out to his friend and revealed the car, pure magic happened. His friend's reaction was everything you'd hope to see from a real friend. He started jumping around with excitement, walking around the vehicle to admire every detail, and asking questions about the modifications, like whether it had suspension. The genuine surprise and joy in his voice as he explored the car showed exactly what authentic friendship looks like.

Watch the Instagram video here.

When friends actually celebrate your wins

What made this video special wasn't just the cool car or the surprise element, it was witnessing someone be completely and genuinely happy for their friend's success. In today's world, this kind of reaction has become surprisingly rare, making the video even more heartwarming for viewers who recognised the authenticity.

The friend's excitement was infectious, with no hint of jealousy or competition that often comes into friendships when one person achieves something new. Instead of making negative comments about the car or trying to downplay the achievement, he celebrated it fully and asked genuine questions about the modifications.

This kind of genuine support creates a positive cycle where both friends can celebrate each other's wins without feeling threatened. When you're truly happy for someone else's success, you're also opening yourself up to receive that same energy when your own victories come along.

A video went viral on Instagram.
A man from Gauteng shared his genuine excitement when his friend rolled up his driveway with his latest car. Images: @ty_loner
Source: Instagram

Mzansi reacts to the friend's excitement

Social media users were deeply moved by the authentic friendship displayed in the video:

@marianajeronimo_singer celebrated the bond:

"What a good friend! When your wins are his wins ✊🏼 Respect!!!"

@rowdy_jiggy_l recognised the rarity:

"Bro is genuinely happy for you, that's a good friend, trust!"

@the_life_of_donna was touched by the moment:

"That's so beautiful 🥺😮‍💨🤞🏽"

@thapelomolomo0 congratulated the achievement:

"Now that's my ride right there, Ty. Congrats on a machine🔥🔥🔥"

Other car stories making waves

  • Briefly News recently reported on high school learners who turned heads with their homemade convertible while cruising in school uniforms.
  • A petrol attendant inspired Mzansi when she showed off her impressive new car purchase, but the emotional reason behind her tears while revealing it touched hearts across the country.
  • Gigi Lamayne bought herself a stunning new luxury vehicle that had fans congratulating her, but one detail about her choice surprised everyone who knows her usual style.

Source: Briefly News

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Nerissa Naidoo (Human Interest Editor) Nerissa Naidoo is a writer and editor with seven years of experience. Currently, she is a human interest writer at Briefly News and joined the publication in 2024. She began her career contributing to Morning Lazziness and later joined Featherpen.org. As a TUW ghostwriter, she focused on non-fiction, while her editorial roles at National Today and Entail.ai honed her skills in content accuracy and expert-driven editing. You can reach her at nerissa.naidoo@briefly.co.za