Elderly couple Hsu Sho-Er and Chang Wan Jia own a laundromat in Taiwan. They are both in their 80s and have been in the business long enough to accumulate several unclaimed clothes in their laundromat.
The elderly couple and their grandson Reef Chang thought of a way to encourage customers to pick-up their unclaimed clothes.
The couple modeled the clothes, and their photos were uploaded on Instagram.
The photos quickly became viral with thousands of likes. Since the Instagram account of the couple was put up, they have already gained more than 500,000 followers.
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The idea of viral photos
In the photos posted on Instagram, the grandson explained why they thought of modeling the unclaimed clothes. It was not just to remind customers who leave their laundry at the couple's laundromat; it was something creative, as well. The posts say, "Grandson just can't bear to see them overwhelmed with bore every day."
That is why the grandson asking his grandparents to reinterpret fashion. He also added that the elderly couple believes that there is no age barrier to fashion and even the old clothes can become trendy outfits.
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People's reaction to the viral photos
People are entertained by the photos of the elderly couple. According to some of those who commented on their Instagram account, this is something that keeps people entertained even during the trying times.
On the other hand, some followers are curious as to whether the unclaimed clothes have been claimed by their owners.
Couple's reaction to the Internet's support
The laundromat owners are both clueless about Instagram a month ago. However, after being a viral sensation, they now love browsing through the comments section and read what the people are saying about them.
In an article published by CNN, the couple shared how the support came unexpectedly to them. According to Sho-Er, the thought that there are people who like them makes her feel that she had more grandchildren.