A really funny situation during Thanksgiving is when people start sharing their made - up Thanksgiving traditions. One person might say, 'Our family always has to sing a song to the turkey before we cook it!' And another might add, 'Well, in our house, we dance around the table three times before we start eating!' and everyone just laughs at these absurd 'traditions' that are just for fun.
During Thanksgiving, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade can also bring some humorous moments. Sometimes the big balloons might get a bit out of control. Like one year, a balloon animal got tangled up with a street sign and it looked like it was trying to have a conversation with the sign. And in the family gatherings, if there's a competitive game of football in the backyard, there are always those clumsy players who end up falling into the mud while trying to catch the ball, which is really hilarious.
Funny things at Thanksgiving dinner? Oh, there are plenty. For example, if there's a new cook in the family trying to make the mashed potatoes and they end up lumpy as rocks. Everyone tries to be polite and eat them, but the looks on their faces are priceless. Or when the kids put on a little Thanksgiving play during dinner and one of them forgets their lines and just starts making up a story about a talking turkey. It always brings laughter to the table. Also, sometimes the gravy turns out too salty and everyone makes a big fuss about who's going to be brave enough to try it first.
During Ramadan, there are often community events. At one such event, there was a fasting competition for kids. They had to see who could go the longest without complaining about being hungry. One little girl was so determined that she kept her mouth shut tight, but her eyes were getting bigger and bigger as she smelled the food being prepared for iftar. When she finally couldn't take it anymore, she let out a big 'I'm so hungry!' which made everyone laugh.
During Diwali, it's common for families to get together and play games. Sometimes, when playing card games, like rummy, a family member who is not very good at the game might accidentally mix up the rules and make everyone laugh. Also, when lighting crackers, there are times when a cracker goes off in the wrong direction, scaring the family pet, but then everyone ends up laughing at the pet's startled reaction. There are also those moments when people try to make the perfect rangoli but it turns out all wonky and they can't help but chuckle at their own attempt.
A funny thing could be when the wind blows away all the paper plates and everyone has to chase them. It's chaos but also really hilarious. Another is when someone tries to open a bottle of soda and it fizzes all over them like a soda fountain. They end up looking like they just took a soda bath.
Sometimes, the water temperature can change suddenly in the middle of a shower. It can be really startling. I had a situation where it went from warm to ice - cold in an instant. I jumped out of the shower so fast. It was both scary and funny in retrospect. And if you have a pet, like a cat, they might try to jump into the shower with you thinking it's some kind of new play area. That can lead to a lot of chaos and funny moments as you try to keep them from getting wet while also getting yourself clean.
Well, there was this one Thanksgiving when my grandma made a pumpkin pie from a new recipe. It looked a bit strange, but we didn't want to be rude. When we tasted it, it was so overly spiced that my brother made a face like he had eaten a lemon. We all started laughing, and grandma just shrugged and said she'd go back to her old recipe next year.
One funny thing is the strange food cravings. Some women crave really odd combinations like pickles and ice cream. Another is when the baby kicks at just the right moment, like when the mom is trying to relax and suddenly there's a big kick in the ribs. It can be quite a surprise.
One funny thing could be when you accidentally spill your drink into the hip bath while you're in it. You end up sitting in a fizzy, sweet mess. Another is when you try to use a new bath product and it creates so many bubbles that you can't see anything and end up with bubbles all over your face. It's like being in a bubble monster world.
There was this girl who was at a concert during her period. She was jumping up and down having a great time when she suddenly felt a leak. She had to quickly make her way through the crowd to the bathroom. She told me later that it was so embarrassing but also kind of funny because she had been so into the concert before that. There are also times when girls accidentally drop a pad or tampon in public. It's really embarrassing but can also make for a funny story later if they can laugh about it.
A common funny thing is when the mom - to - be has cravings during labor. One woman demanded a very specific type of ice cream in the middle of contractions. The nurses had to scramble to find it, and when she got it, she ate it with a big smile between contractions.