Watch people hear, see, walk, and taste for the first time

MANILA, Philippines – Thanks to YouTube and video technology, a lot of “firsts” in a person’s life that usually go undocumented aren’t just captured for posterity, but even broadcast for the world to see. A baby’s first steps, a child’s first day at school, a teen’s first pimple, or an adult’s first trip to a foreign land can be shared in seconds.

But we have to admit that some firsts are more jaw-dropping than others. 

Some of the most fascinating videos involve seeing people make their first attempt at the things most of us take for granted – hearing, walking, seeing our own shadow. Here’s a collection of these rare and special moments, sure to bring a smile to your face:

29-year-old hears herself for the first time

Can you imagine living nearly 3 decades without ever knowing what your voice sounds like? We’re sure we’d break down in tears, too.

 

2-year-old hears mom’s voice for the first time

On the flipside, a deaf toddler hearing his mom for the first time generates a more animated – and adorable! – response.  

 

8-month-old hears himself for the first time

Not even a year old, this baby’s reaction is nothing short of pure joy. It makes you wonder how you reacted to your first sound experiences too, right?

 

Dad seeing for the first time since 1978 (forward to 3:15)

Talk about time travel! The last time this dad saw his family was over 30 years ago, so seeing them in fast-forward must be mind-blowing.

 

Man’s eyesight is restored after 22 years

This man, on the other hand, had never seen his children before that moment! 

 

Grown man walking for the first time

Bound to a wheelchair for most of his life because of cerebral palsy, this man’s first steps were sure to be the most liberating thing he’d ever experienced thus far. 

 

Babies taste lemons for the first time

You probably don’t remember how you reacted the first time you tasted something super-sour, so some silly parents captured these moments to give you a pretty good idea!

 

Babies scared of their own shadow

If there’s one thing we’re sure you never think about on any normal day, it’s your shadow. These kids, however, wish they never had one!

 

Baby girl sees dad’s twin brother for the first time

The older you get, the less impressed you are by twins, even identical ones. Don’t you wish you had this little girl’s sense of wonder again?

 

Have you seen similar videos? Share them in the comments section below! – Rappler.com