Skip to content
By using Twitter’s services you agree to our Cookies Use. We and our partners operate globally and use cookies, including for analytics, personalisation, and ads.

This is the legacy version of twitter.com. We will be shutting it down on June 1, 2020. Please switch to a supported browser, or disable the extension which masks your browser. You can see a list of supported browsers in our Help Center.

  • Home Home Home, current page.
  • About

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Language: English
    • Bahasa Indonesia
    • Bahasa Melayu
    • Català
    • Čeština
    • Dansk
    • Deutsch
    • English UK
    • Español
    • Filipino
    • Français
    • Hrvatski
    • Italiano
    • Magyar
    • Nederlands
    • Norsk
    • Polski
    • Português
    • Română
    • Slovenčina
    • Suomi
    • Svenska
    • Tiếng Việt
    • Türkçe
    • Ελληνικά
    • Български език
    • Русский
    • Српски
    • Українська мова
    • עִבְרִית
    • العربية
    • فارسی
    • मराठी
    • हिन्दी
    • বাংলা
    • ગુજરાતી
    • தமிழ்
    • ಕನ್ನಡ
    • ภาษาไทย
    • 한국어
    • 日本語
    • 简体中文
    • 繁體中文
  • Have an account? Log in
    Have an account?
    · Forgot password?

    New to Twitter?
    Sign up
humansofny's profile
Brandon Stanton
Brandon Stanton
Brandon Stanton
Verified account
@humansofny

Tweets

Brandon StantonVerified account

@humansofny

Creator of Humans Of New York: blog, video series, and two #1 NYT bestselling books. More of a party on Instagram: @humansofny

New York, NY
humansofnewyork.com
Joined January 2011

Tweets

  • © 2020 Twitter
  • About
  • Help Center
  • Terms
  • Privacy policy
  • Imprint
  • Cookies
  • Ads info
Dismiss
Previous
Next

Go to a person's profile

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @

Promote this Tweet

Block

  • Tweet with a location

    You can add location information to your Tweets, such as your city or precise location, from the web and via third-party applications. You always have the option to delete your Tweet location history. Learn more

    Your lists

    Create a new list


    Under 100 characters, optional

    Privacy

    Copy link to Tweet

    Embed this Tweet

    Embed this Video

    Add this Tweet to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Add this video to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Hmm, there was a problem reaching the server.

    By embedding Twitter content in your website or app, you are agreeing to the Twitter Developer Agreement and Developer Policy.

    Preview

    Why you're seeing this ad

    Log in to Twitter

    · Forgot password?
    Don't have an account? Sign up »

    Sign up for Twitter

    Not on Twitter? Sign up, tune into the things you care about, and get updates as they happen.

    Sign up
    Have an account? Log in »

    Two-way (sending and receiving) short codes:

    Country Code For customers of
    United States 40404 (any)
    Canada 21212 (any)
    United Kingdom 86444 Vodafone, Orange, 3, O2
    Brazil 40404 Nextel, TIM
    Haiti 40404 Digicel, Voila
    Ireland 51210 Vodafone, O2
    India 53000 Bharti Airtel, Videocon, Reliance
    Indonesia 89887 AXIS, 3, Telkomsel, Indosat, XL Axiata
    Italy 4880804 Wind
    3424486444 Vodafone
    » See SMS short codes for other countries

    Confirmation

     

    Welcome home!

    This timeline is where you’ll spend most of your time, getting instant updates about what matters to you.

    Tweets not working for you?

    Hover over the profile pic and click the Following button to unfollow any account.

    Say a lot with a little

    When you see a Tweet you love, tap the heart — it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love.

    Spread the word

    The fastest way to share someone else’s Tweet with your followers is with a Retweet. Tap the icon to send it instantly.

    Join the conversation

    Add your thoughts about any Tweet with a Reply. Find a topic you’re passionate about, and jump right in.

    Learn the latest

    Get instant insight into what people are talking about now.

    Get more of what you love

    Follow more accounts to get instant updates about topics you care about.

    Find what's happening

    See the latest conversations about any topic instantly.

    Never miss a Moment

    Catch up instantly on the best stories happening as they unfold.

    Brandon Stanton‏Verified account @humansofny 2 Apr 2019
    • Report Tweet
    • Report NetzDG Violation

    (1/4) “My wife had been pushing to expand our family for eight years—but I kept resisting. I kept saying: ‘What’s wrong with you? We’re almost done.’ We were nearly forty years old. It was the second marriage for both of us. Our teenagers were about to graduate from..."pic.twitter.com/gJRSmsfefv

    11:03 AM - 2 Apr 2019
    • 933 Retweets
    • 3,602 Likes
    • Emma L Wilson Skinwalker Taiwo bria Jess Gano Syd ✨ hella Mpinga w' 🇷🇼 Faye
    31 replies 933 retweets 3,602 likes
      1. New conversation
      2. Brandon Stanton‏Verified account @humansofny 2 Apr 2019
        • Report Tweet
        • Report NetzDG Violation

        (2/4) “The application process was a nightmare. It’s like a messy divorce where they examine every little detail of your life. People try to scare the crap out of you about how emotionally damaged the kid will be. The agency made us sign a contract acknowledging fourteen..."pic.twitter.com/NY1nqKd7MJ

        10 replies 184 retweets 1,522 likes
        Show this thread
      3. Brandon Stanton‏Verified account @humansofny 2 Apr 2019
        • Report Tweet
        • Report NetzDG Violation

        (3/4) “We were extremely lucky. We completed the entire process in fourteen months and travelled to Taiwan on January 21st of 2017. The next morning we went straight to the orphanage. We sat in a waiting room on the ground floor, and after ten minutes they brought Miles..."pic.twitter.com/9eALwooulW

        16 replies 153 retweets 1,346 likes
        Show this thread
      4. Brandon Stanton‏Verified account @humansofny 2 Apr 2019
        • Report Tweet
        • Report NetzDG Violation

        (4/4) “It feels like Miles has been home forever. He’s four years old now. He runs to me every time I open the door. He wants to play non-stop. He’s the master of high-fives. He’s the master of hugging the dog. He’s also the master of needing attention while you’re..."pic.twitter.com/HC2xogvybq

        32 replies 250 retweets 2,432 likes
        Show this thread
      5. Brandon Stanton‏Verified account @humansofny 2 Apr 2019
        • Report Tweet
        • Report NetzDG Violation

        All of Maddie's adoption fees are being covered with funds from the HONY Patreon.

        44 replies 118 retweets 3,264 likes
        Show this thread
      6. End of conversation
      1. Mala #WEAR A DAMN MASK‏ @only4arrow 2 Apr 2019
        • Report Tweet
        • Report NetzDG Violation
        Replying to @humansofny

        “We knew it was our son”pic.twitter.com/Dm0uNUIrsU

        0 replies 4 retweets 174 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Renée  🎨‏ @ReneeD417 2 Apr 2019
        • Report Tweet
        • Report NetzDG Violation
        Replying to @humansofny

        pic.twitter.com/7eLXENileX

        0 replies 1 retweet 100 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. kristin‏ @kristinlanemoro 2 Apr 2019
        • Report Tweet
        • Report NetzDG Violation
        Replying to @humansofny

        Brandon, when are you going to win a Nobel Peace Prize?

        0 replies 1 retweet 24 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. A‏ @adpk6 2 Apr 2019
        • Report Tweet
        • Report NetzDG Violation
        Replying to @humansofny

        Oh come on!!! I’m on the @GOtransitST and “we new it was our son” is making me use all my will to not openly weep.

        0 replies 0 retweets 16 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
    1. This Tweet is unavailable.
      1. New conversation
      2. samia elsaid‏ @samiaelsaid 2 Apr 2019
        • Report Tweet
        • Report NetzDG Violation
        Replying to @humansofny

        Every morning I start with my Twitter account & immediately I'm looking for those tweets relating to the special Olympics & I'm like.....dear lord ...this is a wonderful world & lots of Known nothing about....I wish I could send warm hugs out there ❤pic.twitter.com/ctIVMm6b1a

        1 reply 0 retweets 3 likes
      3. M shafiq @googlemail‏ @Mshafiqgooglem1 3 Apr 2019
        • Report Tweet
        • Report NetzDG Violation
        Replying to @samiaelsaid

        pic.twitter.com/hVBJcNqSf2

        1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
      4. 2 more replies

    Loading seems to be taking a while.

    Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.

      Promoted Tweet

      false

      • © 2020 Twitter
      • About
      • Help Center
      • Terms
      • Privacy policy
      • Imprint
      • Cookies
      • Ads info