What are some of the funniest real estate stories you've heard?
I heard about a woman who wanted to sell her house fast. So she painted every room a different bright neon color thinking it would make it stand out. But all it did was scare away most of the potential buyers. Only a very eccentric artist was interested in the end. He loved the wild color scheme and bought it as his new studio. He thought it was a very creative space just as it was.
There was a realtor who accidentally showed a house that was not actually for sale. The potential buyers were really interested until the actual owner came home and was very confused. It was a big mix - up.
A group of friends bought a dilapidated old mansion together. They thought they could fix it up cheaply. But once they started the renovations, they discovered that the house was full of strange noises at night. They later found out it was just some loose pipes and old floorboards. But in the meantime, they had some really spooky and funny nights. They ended up turning the whole experience into a big joke and still love their 'haunted' mansion.
What are some of the funniest real estate agent stories you've heard?
A real estate agent I know had a client who was superstitious. When they entered a house, a black cat ran across the living room. The client immediately said the house was 'cursed' and left in a hurry. The agent was left standing there dumbfounded but later had a good laugh about it.
What are the funniest real life stories you've heard?
There was a story about a man who tried to ride a unicycle for the first time in a park. He fell over and over again, but each time he got up with this determined look on his face. Finally, he managed to ride a few feet before crashing into a bench. People around were laughing so hard. It was just that kind of clumsy, yet endearing situation that makes for a great funny story.
What are some of the funniest real life marriage stories you've heard?
I heard about a couple who were arguing about who should take out the trash. The husband, trying to be funny, put on a superhero cape and said he was 'Trash - Man' and would save the day. It made the wife laugh so hard that she forgot they were arguing.
What are some of the funniest real life crime stories you've heard?
One funny story is about a pickpocket. He targeted a man on the street. He managed to get the man's wallet but didn't notice that the man was actually a magician. The magician had set up a little trick in his pocket so when the pickpocket took the wallet, confetti and a little flag popped out. The pickpocket was so startled that he dropped the wallet and ran away.
What are some of the funniest real life love stories you've heard?
There's a story of a couple who met at a dog park. Their dogs got into a little tussle over a ball at first. But the two of them started talking while trying to separate the dogs. They ended up falling in love. Their dogs are now like matchmakers for them, and they always joke about how their love story started with a dog fight.
What are some of the funniest real life jokes stories you've heard?
At a family gathering, my uncle was trying to open a jar of pickles. He struggled for ages, using towels for grip and everything. Finally, he gave up and said, 'These pickles are clearly not meant to be eaten today. They must be on a hunger strike.' It had the whole family in stitches. There's something about the way he just gave up and made that joke that was really funny. And it was a moment that everyone could relate to, because we've all had those times when we just can't open something no matter how hard we try.
What are some of the funniest it stories you've heard?
There was a story of an IT team that was migrating data. They accidentally moved all the old photos from the company's archive to the CEO's personal folder. The CEO was quite surprised when he opened his folder and saw all those old memories. It made for a very funny situation.
What are the funniest real life comedy stories you've heard?
A story goes that a group of friends were having a picnic. One of them brought a big watermelon. They decided to have a watermelon - eating contest. One guy was so eager that he shoved a huge piece into his mouth. But he couldn't chew it fast enough and his cheeks were bulging like a chipmunk's. Juice was dripping down his chin and everyone was in stitches. They had to help him spit it out in the end.
What are some interesting real estate closing funny stories you've heard?
There was a closing where the seller had left a bunch of old, wacky furniture in the house as a joke. When the buyer walked in for the final inspection before closing, they were greeted by a room full of giant, plush animal-shaped chairs. It was so unexpected that they couldn't stop laughing. The seller had to come and explain that it was just his way of having some fun with the whole process.
What are some of the funniest convict stories you've heard?
One funny story is about a convict who painted his face to look like a zebra thinking it would help him blend into the prison yard. But all it did was make him stand out even more and become the laughingstock of the prison.