I'm lucky to have been a part of many acts of stupidity, cheap thrills, and immature pranks. Because in my day (like I'm so old) we entertained ourselves with the radio, movies, and imaginative energy-and we had enough energy to fuel a riverboat down the mighty Mississippi.
However, most of our random acts of stupidity happened around April Fools' Day or Halloween, whereas my dimwitted behavior occurred during the Christmas holidays. Also I think what I did was brought on by a lack of impulse control and an empty pocketbook than the need for childish cheap thrills.
Besides, I'm not a very good prankster, in fact, every year the same people fool me on April Fools' day. I hate it because I know what day it is, and I know the same people are making a plan, but I still fall for it every year! It's ridiculous.
For example, my son threw a fake lizard on me again this year while I was asleep, and I screamed so loud I'm afraid we may have lost a few shingles from the roof. But, so what, I may not be ready on April Fools day, and easily fooled over and over again, but I m great with a random act of making a fool of myself any time of the year.
This is what I did:
After my divorce, I found myself a young single parent with a small son, so Christmastime was stressful- I was always looking for a bargain.
One year while sitting with a friend and my son (who was a baby then)
in a fast food restaurant, we started talking about Christmas.
I was telling my friend how I needed to budget my money carefully that Christmas when she came up with a proposition for me. She said, "What if you got on the table and sang whatever that song is you love so much right in the middle of the restaurant?"
We looked at each other, pondering the question and smiled like children. Then she said, "What do you think people would do?"
We were so young (although, I'll admit it's funny today) we decided there was only one way to find out. Guess what I did? You got it! For fifty dollars, I got on the table in a fast food restaurant, and sang the song, New York, New York! My son, who was 18 months old at the time, sang back up!
My friend didn't think I was going to do this of course, but I really wanted to get my son a particular gift for Christmas! I'm lucky I didn't end up in jail!
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Oh Ann, that's not a random act of stupidity... it's an act of love! I would have done the same thing if it were me.
A random act of stupidity is when your sister promises you 10 cents if you stand on the side of the road and play a badminton racket like it's a guitar and sing at the top of your lungs. 10 cents for every car that goes by... And yes I did that! When I had earned 30 cents she refused to pay anymore!
I can see you! (laugh) That is the funniest thing I've heard in awhile, Dawn. And I've been reading a lot of humor. (Laughing)
She stopped at 30 cents? Now that wasn't part of the deal! :))
Thanks for stopping by~
Ann
Nothing to do with stupidity just
easy money to earn so actually a smart and a very brave thing to do.
I can't sing at all so everybody would run out if I would try that.
Have a nice day
Marja, What a sweet thing to say!
It seems like Mom's can easily identify with the motivation behind my decision. The things we will do for our children~
I hope you're having a nice evening, and thanks for the comment~
Ann
We will always embarrass our kids, and the funny thing is, we do it without even trying! :))
Thanks for the comment Polli I hope you're having a good evening.
Ann
PS. Thanks for letting me know about MyBlogLog! I really appreciate you looking out for me. ( Hugs)
That's so sweet of you, Ann :D
Winston, Thank you. Although, I must say, I was lucky to avoid the loony bin that day.
Thank you again, for leaving your characteristically kind message~
Have a great day!
Ann
I'll add to the chorus: not stupidity, love. Me? I'd have done it for five bucks. It's a very sweet story.
BTW, I finally did the desktop meme -- how boring I am -- and the Egel Nest. Acknowledged you at my blog. And acknowledging you here with a thanks.
Great story! One can almost imagine you staying on the table singing and how nice of your son to support you - mine would have dropped dead LoL
Wishing you a funny and great end to your week:-)
rennyba, You have a great week-end too! Thank you so much for the comment!
Ann
Patois, Thank you for such a kind comment~ Have a nice week-end!
Ann
Stupidity present in all humans some people are reserve and can not show their stupidity and some are so outspoken that they showed their stupidity easily.
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