George Strausman, 102, Goes Viral for Pottery Skills While Working Construction Job
George Strausman, 102, from Great Neck, New York, has gone viral on social media for his pottery skills. He still works four days a week at his family's construction business and spends his free time making clay pots.
George Strausman works a job that would tire people half his age. At 102, he puts in four full days a week at his family's construction business in New York.
But it's what he does on his day off that caught the internet's attention. Strausman spends his free time in pottery class, carefully shaping clay into bowls and other pieces.
Videos of "Grandpa George" working at his pottery wheel have been viewed by millions on social media. He's become a fixture in his weekly pottery class, focused on getting every piece just right.
Strausman told reporters he's shocked by his sudden fame. He doesn't understand why millions of people want to watch him work with clay. But the videos show him looking content and focused as he shapes each piece.
People online have called him the "happiest guy in the world." His story has inspired viewers who say it proves you're never too old to try something new or chase perfection in your craft.
Strausman shows that age doesn't have to limit what you can do or learn. His story challenges ideas about retirement and proves you can start new hobbies and even become internet famous at any age.
More pottery class videos will likely continue appearing as Strausman's fame grows.
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