Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear helmets, others stethoscopes. But some kind-hearted heroes work behind a bar, wielding rags and working for tips. We all know that bartenders have hard jobs. Wrangling drunks and scrambling for tiny tips isn't easy. But we don't often talk about the way bartenders look out for their clientele, whether they're offering an ear to a troubled person, or protecting women from creepy patrons. Twitter user @guttersnipe tweeted about the latter situation this week, sharing a story about a bartender who saved her from an unpleasant or even potentially dangerous experience.
This small action, and @guttersnipe's appeal for men to take similar actions in applicable scenarios, quickly went viral. It's been liked over 800k times, with many users replying with their own stories of benevolent people who went the extra mile to look out for women. It's true that we have featured comparable celebrations of men doing good, but seeing all these wholesome stories of good people in one place is so refreshing. We've put together our favorite responses for your viewing pleasure. Here's hoping the stories will inspire more individuals to emulate these do-gooders on a regular basis.