Man fulfils childhood dream, buys toy he couldn’t afford at age 10

A man has taken the internet by surprise after fulfilling his childhood dream of buying a toy he couldn’t afford at the age of 10.

Sharing his story on the popular social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the man revealed his long-standing desire for the toy, which was out of reach during his childhood due to financial constraints and his mother’s disapproval.

In the post, he expressed his excitement, stating: “I couldn’t afford this when I was 10, and my mom didn’t like it, so I couldn’t get it. But I don arrive now! I used to pray for times like this.”

Accompanied by photos and a video of the newly acquired toy, his post quickly gained traction.

Many users flooded the comment section to share their thoughts, with some reminiscing about their own childhood dreams and others applauding his determination to finally treat himself.

See some reactions below:

@Rarelyyseen: “I like as you sabi hold gun, shey you dey less busy tonight?”

@code_czar: “I bought a rc car the other day just to live my childhood 🤣, my mom wouldn’t get it for me wen I was younger cause it was to expensive.” 🪼

@fc_acct: “You reduce volume??🤨 no be so e dey sound when I small ooo, e dey sound like m16.”

@judy_nwa: “The amount of knockout I’ll throw this year. I just think about it and I’m happy.”

@Daboy_olami: “I’m happy for you my brr. Abeg u fit borrow me for tonight operation if e Dey successful I go buy u M4.”

@JayDoherty43: “I used to love that as a child lol this brought back some memories! Hope you enjoyed yourself never be to old to have fun!”

@AgbIvy: “This is the reason why you must allow your children to do what their mates are doing. Imagine an adult playing with this toy. Chai.”

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I couldn’t afford this shit when I was 10, and my mom didn’t like it so I couldn’t get it, but I don arrive now! I used to pray for times like this pic.twitter.com/1HMSJ3hW15

— Hellboy⛧ (@xandresparadise) December 2, 2024