Have you ever met someone whose actions made you question their logic and sanity? I’m sure I have, and it’s amazing to think how important they are to our daily lives. People like them live among us, make a difference in the world, and yes, they use their right to vote. We’re going to talk about some funny and strange events that will make you laugh, cringe, and shake your head in shock.
My husband and I went to McDonald’s one day for a quick meal. As soon as it was time to pay, I gave the cashier a $5 bill and added 25 cents to make the deal go more smoothly. However, the cashier looked confused and asked the boss for help. I got the 25 cents back after telling what happened, but to my surprise, the cashier also gave me an extra 75 cents as change. There was no doubt that easy math had turned into a tough problem.
When we had our garage door fixed, there was another case of logic going against common sense. It was said by the repairman that our 1/2 horsepower motor was too big and needed to be changed out for a smaller one. He said that 1/4 horsepower was bigger because “four is bigger than two” when we told him that 1/2 horsepower was the biggest that was offered. We did not hire him again, and it is clear that he did not fully understand horsepower.
Animals often cross the roads in our somewhat rural neighbourhood. The “DEER CROSSING” sign on our road, on the other hand, caused a fight between our new neighbour and the city council. They thought the sign was telling deer to cross the road, which would cause crashes. It looked like they didn’t get the message that the sign was meant to send to drivers: be careful. It’s crazy how some people read even the easiest signs.
The same thing happened to my daughter at a Mexican fast food place. For her taco, she asked nicely for “minimal lettuce.” The person taking her order told her they were sorry, but they were out of green lettuce. Without a doubt, the idea of “minimal” had been lost in translation.
When I got to the airport, I had another moment of confusion. As I was checking in, someone at the airport asked me if anyone had put something in my bag that I didn’t know about. A little sarcastically, I replied that if something was done without my knowledge, I wouldn’t know about it. The worker smiled and nodded, showing that they had seen similar reactions before.
At another time, a friend and I were crossing the street together when she heard the pedestrian light beep. She asked me what the bleeper was for, and I told her that it lets blind people know when it’s not safe to cross. “What on earth are blind people doing driving?!” was her answer, which left me stunned. That moment made me realise how important it is to be clear and understand.
Finally, when our car was serviced at a shop, we were told that the keys had been locked inside by accident. While the mechanic worked to unlock the door on the driver’s side, I checked the handle on the door on the passenger side and saw that it was already open. “Hey, it’s open!” I yelled. The engineer said, “I know,” without being upset. That side is already done.” We were both left scratching our heads because of how badly we understood each other.
These events teach us to stay alert, enjoy the silly things that happen in life, and keep our sense of humour, even when things don’t make sense. Laughter really is the best way to deal with the weird things that happen in everyday life.
