A young boy and his grandfather are delighting audiences on social media after a heartwarming mashup video of their relationship amassed nearly one million views on TikTok.
The grandfather, affectionately nicknamed “Bop,” shares a strong bond with his 2-year-old grandson, Brooks Vanhoy.
Brooks’ mother, Shelby Vanhoy, shared with Fox News Digital via email that her family relocated from New York City to North Carolina to be near relatives, which deepened her son’s connection with his grandfather, Mike Vanhoy.
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The 33-year-old mother, who is involved in social media production and interior decorating, mentioned that her father visits every Thursday morning to spend time with Brooks while she works.
Brooks Vanhoy (pictured here) eagerly runs to the front door when Bop arrives for their weekly playdate. (Shelby Vanhoy/@prettyinthepines)
“Bop is retired and has been coming over every Thursday morning for ‘Bop Day’ since we relocated to North Carolina,” she explained.
She added, “As soon as Brooks sees Bop’s truck outside, he jumps up and down with excitement, shouting, ‘Bop’s here!'”
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Brooks Vanhoy and Bop (pictured here) share a deep and special connection. (Shelby Vanhoy/@prettyinthepines)
The TikTok clip features Brooks energetically rushing to the front door multiple times to greet Bop as he arrives.
“The joy is always contagious,” Vanhoy remarked.
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“They’re best friends,” she further expressed. “I believe their friendship has brought a lot of happiness to my dad’s life.”
Mike Vanhoy (left) embraces his grandson, Brooks Vanhoy. Shelby Vanhoy from Raleigh, North Carolina, mentioned that their bond has strengthened since they began living closer together. (Shelby Vanhoy/@prettyinthepines)
Vanhoy noted that her father earned the nickname “Bop” when she was trying to teach Brooks to say “Pop.”
“Bop just stuck, and it seems like it will remain Bop forever,” she reflected.
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The TikTok post received a flood of comments from users who found it “sweet” and “special.”
“This is what life’s about—moments like these!” one user remarked.
“Is it getting misty in here?” another user quipped.
“As someone who grew up visiting their grandpa regularly, this brought tears to my eyes. I hope you cherish your time together,” a different user expressed.
The remarkable connection between the grandfather and grandson is going viral on TikTok. (Shelby Vanhoy/@prettyinthepines)
Vanhoy mentioned that witnessing the relationship between Brooks and “Bop” reaffirms her decision to move closer to her family.
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“Observing my son’s connection with my dad is a blessing that not everyone gets to enjoy, and I aim to cherish it always,” she concluded.
