Max, a talented pipe maker, didn’t receive payment for one of his latest creations, but he was thrilled to have gifted a wooden pipe shaped like the Terminator T-800 head to Arnold Schwarzenegger himself.

Initially unaware that his work would reach the legendary actor, Max’s pipe caught attention on the Internet, showcasing Schwarzenegger’s friendly nature. Known online as radonlab, Max specializes in intricately carved smoking pipes, often resembling famous figures.

After posting his creation online, Max received positive feedback, but he didn’t anticipate much success, as he had only a modest following. To his surprise, he discovered that Schwarzenegger himself had come across a photo of the pipe.

In an incredible twist, Max shared screenshots of a conversation with a user named GovSchwarzenegger, which is indeed Arnold’s Reddit account.

Shortly after, Max received a photo of Arnold using the pipe, accompanied by a heartfelt note: “To Radon. Thank you for your magnificent pipe. Arnold Schwarzenegger.”

Max expressed his joy, stating, “Probably the best day of my life. I’m honored to have touched the work of a legend.” It’s a remarkable story of a regular guy making a memorable connection with an icon.