There was a time when my grandfather visited. He fell asleep on the couch and my naughty niece put a fake mustache on him. When he woke up and looked in the mirror, he was so startled at first. But then he started laughing along with us. It was a really funny moment that we still talk about today. It brought so much laughter and joy to our home and made that day really special.
At Home Depot, I saw a couple arguing about which type of drill bit to buy. The wife was insisting on one for 'fancy DIY projects' and the husband was like 'We just need a basic one for simple home repairs'. Their banter was quite funny.
My sister was home alone and she thought she heard a burglar. So she grabbed a broom and hid behind the door. When it was just the cat knocking something over, she started chasing the cat around the house with the broom still in her hand. It was quite a sight.
At a nursing home, they had a gardening competition. One old man planted his seeds upside down. When the plants didn't grow as expected, he was so puzzled. He kept saying that the plants were being naughty. His innocent reaction was really funny. The staff and other residents had a good laugh and then helped him plant the seeds correctly.
A home seller had a very creative way of marketing their home. They put up signs all over the house that said things like 'This corner is perfect for your yoga mat' or 'Imagine your book collection here'. It was so cheesy that most buyers just rolled their eyes. However, one book - loving yoga enthusiast fell in love with the house because of those signs. She said it felt like the house was already tailored to her needs.
I remember once when teaching my son geography at home. I made a big map on the floor using colored papers. He accidentally slipped on the map while trying to point to a country. He ended up laughing and then we both rolled on the 'world map' floor laughing. It was such a simple yet funny moment that we still talk about it.
In 2020, my local community organized a drive - by birthday parade for a 90 - year - old neighbor. The cars were all decorated with balloons and signs. But one car's balloons got loose and started flying all over the place. It was chaos but also really funny. It made the old man laugh a great deal.
One memorable one is about a man who left his beloved old hat to his parrot in his will. The parrot would then perch on the hat and cackle as if it knew it was now the owner of this special hat.
Well, there's a story where a person called 911 because their ice cream cone melted too fast. They were so distraught over losing their treat that they thought it was a major crisis. Another is when someone called because their cat was stuck on the roof, but the cat came down right as the firefighters arrived. It was hilarious.
The one where a cat got stuck in a box and thought it was being sneaky while everyone could see it. It was quite funny.
The grandmother in 'original home stories' is quite memorable. She is always cooking delicious meals and sharing old - fashioned wisdom with the younger generations.