Fight of the Joshes Raises Money for Charity

Have you ever met someone with the same name as you? It's not that uncommon, especially with certain names. One event in Lincoln, Nebraska took it to a whole new level.

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During the pandemic, we were all struggling to find things to amuse us, whether it be a new tv show or reaching out to a bunch of people with the same first name as you. Last year, Josh Swain, an Arizona college student messaged dozens of people with the name "Josh" saying,

"You're probably wondering why I've gathered you all here today," Swain said in a Facebook message, according to reports.

Another Josh replied with, "Because we all share the same names...?"

He affirmed that statement and then gave out a random date, April 24th, 2021.

And a year later, after all the memes and the jokes Josh Swain went to Lincoln, Nebraska and messaged the other Joshes again. He posted all of the information on social media, and thought no one would come. They all showed up at the Air Park with pool noodles, just like the original message said. Hundreds of people with the name Josh showed up on April 24th, 2021. All of them came with pool noodles

You don't hear stories like this one every day. It truly shows how the internet can connect us, and do some good in the world.