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A social media post featuring handmade Ouija boards crafted by an elderly woman has taken the internet by storm.
An X (formerly Twitter) user, @pickuplinesonig, shared a photo of a handmade Ouija board with a caption that read, “My best friend’s grandma made these by hand before she passed away to give out at her funeral. What an icon.”
The post quickly gained traction, amassing thousands of likes, shares and comments within hours.
Many praised the gesture as a celebration of life, turning a traditionally somber occasion into a moment of warmth and connection.
In the comments section of the post, users from around the world shared their admiration for the late grandmother’s craft, with some expressing a desire to learn more about her life and personality and others concerned over the spiritual world taking over.
The handmade Ouija boards have sparked a larger conversation on the two worlds colliding on X. One wrote, “Wow, these are the cutest grandma-made funeral favors ever! Classic!”
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Another netizen said, “ha! at least she had a sense of humor!” A third said, “That’s incredibly heartwarming. Such a special way to honor her memory.”
