VIDEO HRT Hosts Break Down in Tears Over Listener's Message: 'I Can't Get Over It'
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Croatian Radio Television (HRT) hosts became emotional during a morning show after reading a listener's message about a patient in a persistent vegetative state.
- The listener, a nurse named Erika, expressed gratitude for the show's content, which brings joy to the patient who reacts to the hosts' voices and laughter.
- The hosts, visibly moved, thanked Erika and acknowledged the loyal listener, highlighting the show's positive impact on the patient's well-being.
A touching moment unfolded on HRT's popular morning show "Doruฤak na drugom" (Breakfast on Another), demonstrating the profound connection between broadcasters and their audience. The hosts, Dora Srdar, Marko Bearoลก, and Hrvoje Keฤkeลก, were overcome with emotion after a listener named Erika shared a message that deeply resonated with them.
So, you just said how long it's been since we cried from happiness. And now here we get such a message that I can't get over it.
Erika, a nurse caring for a patient in a long-term vegetative state, wrote to express her gratitude for the show. She explained that the patient, though unresponsive to most stimuli, reacts positively to the hosts' program, particularly to Dora's laughter. This message underscored the power of media to bring comfort and moments of joy even in the most challenging circumstances, a sentiment that clearly struck a chord with the Croatian public's appreciation for human connection and empathy.
In general, Erika says, she has wanted to thank us for something for a long time. Namely, she says: 'I work as a nurse in a family and I take care of a boy who has been in a coma for many years. In translation: vegetative state, but he is not connected to machines.' She says: 'Maybe he sees and he certainly hears. What makes me happy is that he reacts to you, and especially to Dora's laughter. And he generally laughs at your nonsense. When I come on shift, until ten o'clock there is no talking, only you are important. And therefore, thank you in his name and mine for these great joys for him.'
The hosts' tearful reaction, captured on camera and shared on social media, reflects a genuine and heartfelt engagement with their listeners. This incident, reminiscent of another emotional moment on Father's Day, showcases the role of public broadcasting in fostering a sense of community and shared experience. For Croatian audiences, such displays of vulnerability and shared emotion from public figures are often seen as authentic and relatable, reinforcing the bond between the media and the people it serves.
And what can I say?
Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.