Can you share a really funny story about screwing with scammers?
Here's a great one. A lady got an email from a scammer trying to get her to send money for a 'charity' that didn't exist. She decided to play along but in a very unique way. She started asking the scammer for all kinds of details about the 'charity' like its registration number, the names of the board members, etc. Then she made up her own 'charity' and started trying to get the scammer to donate to it. In the end, the scammer realized they were being messed with and stopped communicating. It was a long and comical back - and - forth that really showed how you can outwit scammers.
Sure. A person got a call from a scammer claiming to be from a tech support company. The person immediately said they were from a rival 'tech support' company and started trying to sell their own 'amazing' services to the scammer. The scammer was so thrown off that they quickly ended the call.
What are some of the best stories about screwing with scammers?
A friend of mine once got a call from a scammer pretending to be from the tax office. My friend, being quite clever, started asking the scammer all sorts of strange questions about their own tax situation. He then started giving really outlandish answers about his own finances. The scammer was clearly not prepared for this and after a long, convoluted conversation, just hung up. It was a great example of how you can screw with scammers by being unpredictable.
Can you share a really funny story?
Sure. Once there was a man who went to a pet store to buy a parrot. He saw a beautiful parrot with a sign that said, 'This parrot can repeat every word it hears.' So he bought it. When he got home, he started talking to the parrot, but the parrot didn't say a word. He returned to the store and told the owner. The owner said, 'Oh, I'm sorry. I forgot to tell you. He's deaf.'
Can you share a really funny story?
Well, there was this little boy who thought his dog could talk. So, he would have long conversations with the dog. One time, he was in the kitchen and told the dog he was making a sandwich. He asked the dog what he wanted on it. The dog just barked. But the boy said, 'Oh, you want peanut butter and jelly too? Okay!' and made a sandwich for the dog as well. It was really funny when the dog just sniffed at it and walked away.
Can you share a really dumb and funny story about animals?
Sure. A cat once chased its own tail for hours. It seemed to be in its own little world, spinning around and around. The owner was laughing so hard, but the cat was completely oblivious and just kept going like it was on a very important mission.
Can you share a really stupid but funny story about animals?
There was a dog that saw its own reflection in a mirror for the first time. It thought it was another dog and started barking and running around the mirror, trying to find a way to get to the 'other dog'. It was so funny to watch as it just couldn't figure out what was going on. Stupid, but cute and funny.
Can you share a really funny story about George Washington?
A funny story tells that Washington was once trying to teach his young nephew some manners. He demonstrated how to properly bow and greet someone. But his nephew's dog ran between them at that moment and tripped Washington, causing him to fall forward in an ungraceful manner. His nephew couldn't help but laugh, and Washington himself had to chuckle at the unexpected turn of events. This story shows his relationship with his family in a more light - hearted way and gives us a moment of humor related to the Founding Father.
Can you share a really funny kitten story?
There was a kitten that discovered a box. It climbed into the box and started making it its little kingdom. But then a dog walked by. The kitten, feeling very brave, hissed at the dog from inside the box. The dog just looked at it in confusion. The kitten continued to hiss and growl, but the dog simply walked away. The kitten then peeked out of the box, looking very proud of itself as if it had just chased away a huge monster. This made the onlookers laugh a great deal.
Can you share a really funny decisions story?
Sure. A guy I know decided to wear his swim trunks to a formal dinner because he thought it was a beach - themed party. When he showed up, everyone was in suits and gowns. He looked so out of place but his confidence made it hilarious.
Can you share a really funny lockdown story?
Sure. There was this time when we had a virtual family gathering during lockdown. My uncle, who is not very tech - savvy, accidentally muted himself for the whole call but didn't realize it. He was talking and gesturing animatedly while we all just watched, trying not to laugh. When he finally noticed, he was so embarrassed and we all had a good laugh about it.
Can you share a really funny halloween story?
Here's one. A family decided to do a group costume as a bunch of fruits. The dad was a big watermelon, the mom was a strawberry, and their kids were different small fruits. As they were walking to the Halloween parade in their neighborhood, a dog saw them and got really excited. It thought they were real fruits and chased after them. The family had to run, and the dad, being the big watermelon, was waddling as fast as he could. They finally hid behind a car and the dog lost interest. It was a hilarious experience for them all.