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Link: http://www.ew.com/article/2015/08/01/ghostbusters-cast-boston-tufts-medical-center

There wasn’t anything strange in their neighborhood, per se, but the folks at Tufts Medical Center in Boston knew exactly who to call to brighten their spirits. The cast of the new Ghostbusters reboot took time out of their busy filming schedule to give patients at the Floating Hospital for Children an other-worldly surprise.

Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, and Leslie Jones showed at the center in full Ghostbusters attire, proton packs and all. They made the rounds visiting with patients and their families, and posing for photographs. As depicted in one such photo published on the Tufts Medical Center’s Facebook page, some of them got to hold the stars’ ghost-fighting props. Thankfully, no one crossed the streams.

“Thank you for taking the time out of filming today to put a big smile on our patients faces!” the hospital’s post said. You can see the rest of the photos below.

This is pretty awesome of them to do!

 

[McDougles]

This sweet patient couldn't have visitors in the room when the ghostbusters were there but wanted a photograph so the ladies posed outside the room to get her in the shot. Very thoughtful ladies!

Context on the thread photo.

 

[Sanjuro]

Those aren't the REAL Ghostbusters.

 

[Hot Coldman]

Those aren't the REAL Ghostbusters.

Of course not. The Real Ghostbusters are 2D animations.

 

[Hipster Cthulhu]

Oh, half of the New Ghostbusters are still terrible......ok.

 

[Snaku]

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[Oersted]

Nice idea. The suits look much better with the props.

 

[Smellycat]

Women can't bust!! WTF is this shiiiiiiit?

 

[Tagyhag]

Those stripes need to be erased urgently.

Awesome gesture though, the picture is funny without context.

 

[Sanjuro]

Of course not. The Real Ghostbusters are 2D animations.

Women aren't allowed to be in 2D!

 

[Mr-Joker]

They are all smiling and there's a sick child wearing what seems to be an oxygen mask in the background. :|

 

[faridmon]

The patients probably was expecting old dudes. They don't know what hit them!

 

[Ocelott]

That poor kid in the back

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

Women aren't allowed to be in 2D!

Better than 3D. They're impossible to animate.

 

[Bobby Roberts]

McKinnon is going to steal this whole movie.

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

awesome

 

[HUELEN10]

Pic is so depressing, regardless of context; it's like they're actually the witches from Hocus Pocus in modern times, about to suck the dying kid's soul.

 

[brandonh83]

This is awesome.

 

[Slayven]

And some where there are folks salty as fuck over this.

 

[D.Lo]

But the movie isn't out yet?

How would kids even care?

It would make sense if it's a sequel and the first was a huge hit.

 

[Discotheque]

Pic is so depressing, regardless of context; it's like they're actually the witches from Hocus Pocus in modern times, about to suck the dying kid's soul.

hahahahaha, oh man now that you mention it.

 

[Sanjuro]

Better than 3D. They're impossible to animate.

Betches be light brights.

 

[Plinko]

The kid clearly has the look of a person who just spent time around Kristen Wiig.

 

[zeemumu]

OP you should've used this photo. The other one's kinda depressing with the kid in the back.

 

[ArtHands]

Those kids dont even know what is ghostbusters, not to mention what characters these ladies are suppose to be.

 

[Messofanego]

"Thankfully, no one crossed the streams."

Good. Some things should remain sacred.

 

[User 479360]

Good on them. It's always great to see celebrities doing things like this.

 

[Tremis]

It's like, what did they tell that kid in the first place to prep them for the visit?

Bizarrely, I didn't notice the kid in the background until someone pointed it out.

I'm so confused.

 

[karasu]

I mean, did the kids even know who they were? the movie hasn't even been released. This is like shrewd marketing or something.

 

[TheAbsolution]

Those kids dont even know what is ghostbusters, not to mention what characters these ladies are suppose to be.

It doesn't mean they don't know who the individual celebrities are?

 

[Messofanego]

Baby: "This will be MY Ghostbusters"

 

[Gordon Shumway]

They are all smiling and there's a sick child wearing what seems to be an oxygen mask in the background. :|

lol..I was thinking it. It's an odd look, for sure.

But the movie isn't out yet?

How would kids even care?

It would make sense if it's a sequel and the first was a huge hit.

Again, was thinking the same..

That article is terrible.

 

[plasmawave]

That's a real lame proton pack design.

 

[mercenar1e]

the kids are thinking where is John Cena and who the hell are these people lol

 

[Alucrid]

jesus christ some of the people in this thread

 

[BreezyLimbo]

OP you should've used this photo. The other one's kinda depressing with the kid in the back.

that man on the right looks photoshopped in

or a ghost

 

[HUELEN10]

hahahahaha, oh man now that you mention it.

I know right!

 

[Tremis]

I smell legendary thread with these pics, omg.

 

[dhonk]

Nice sentiment, supremely awkward results. I have a feeling the movie will be the same way. :S

 

[Morrigan Stark]

Context on the thread photo.

But they're smiling! Clearly they should have looked grim and sad for her, despite that patient wanting that photo to be taken... right?

Spoiler

/s

 

[MMarston]

He-man! He-man! He-man! He-man! He-man! He-man! He-man! He-man! He-man! He-man! He-man! He-man! He-man! He-man! He-man! He-man! He-man! He-man! He-man! He-man! He-man! He-man! He-man! He-man! He-man! He-man! He-man! He-man!

10/10

 

[Aztechnology]

Sorry wouldn't this of been better to do after the movie had come out? Most people probably have no idea who the hell they are and have no emotional attachment to a movie that isn't even out. This just doesn't even make sense to me.

 

[histopher]

Very nice of them to do, but seems a little pointless since the damn movie isnt even out.

 

[Candeldandel]

So awesome of them <3

Also, uh, regardless if the movie is out or not, I'm pretty sure most people know who the Ghostbusters are... why would they not do something like this for people? Like wtf.

 

[ItAintEasyBeinCheesy]

OP you should've used this photo. The other one's kinda depressing with the kid in the back.

Fucking sick people, smile you depressing fucks, what's wrong with you?.

 

[Jigorath]

It's like, what did they tell that kid in the first place to prep them for the visit?

Bizarrely, I didn't notice the kid in the background until someone pointed it out.

I'm so confused.

The cast went to a children's hospital and visited some sick kids.

I'm not sure what's confusing about it.

 

[Alligatorjandro]

guize please

 

[Tremis]

The cast went to a children's hospital and visited some sick kids.

I'm not sure what's confusing about it.

See the preceding confusion in this thread.

 

[Corpekata]

The movie is being filmed in Boston and has become a sort of mini-event there. Even if they aren't die hard fans or something, it's not that unusual.

 

[Jigorath]

See the preceding confusion in this thread.

Explain to me what you're confused about.