Gina Heslop
In a classic tale of miscommunication, a handyman found himself in a predicament when fixing Laura’s malfunctioning dishwasher. Despite clear instructions, men, as the story humorously suggests, don’t always listen.
Laura, facing a dysfunctional dishwasher, summoned a repairman and, due to work commitments, left him specific directives. The plan was laid out: fix the appliance, leave the bill on the counter, and expect a check in the mail. But there was a crucial caveat — a warning about her bulldog, Bob, and an even more explicit instruction regarding her parrot.
The repairman, armed with instructions, arrived at Laura’s apartment the next day. To his surprise, he encountered a massive and intimidating bulldog, Bob, who, true to Laura’s assurance, appeared nonchalant as the repairman commenced his work. The real challenge, however, came in the form of a parrot, whose incessant yelling, cursing, and name-calling disrupted the repairman’s peace.
Struggling to maintain composure, the repairman reached his breaking point and blurted out, “Shut up, you stupid, ugly bird!” Unbeknownst to him, this triggered an unexpected twist. The parrot, unfazed by the insult, responded with unexpected retaliation, instructing the bulldog, “Get him, Bob!”
The humorous tale underscores the classic notion that instructions, no matter how clear, may not always be followed to the letter. In this case, the repairman learned the hard way that disregarding specific warnings about talking to the parrot led to an amusing and unexpected encounter with a protective bulldog. The story, with its comedic twist, serves as a reminder that sometimes, even the most straightforward instructions can be overlooked, resulting in unexpected and entertaining consequences.
