31 Hysterical Fails From Last Week That Had Me Wheezing So Hard I Had To Dig Out My Old Inhaler
Well, it's happened again — Monday has arrived. Now, I've got some good news, and I've got some bad news. I'll give you the bad news first: The new pope is not taking my calls about removing Monday from the Gregorian calendar. But the good news? We've got 31 hilarious fails from last week to get us through:
1.How do spiders know when we're at our most vulnerable?
2.I'm guessing your foot is a big draw for tourists.
3.Time to fold up the entire coffee shop and pack it in a suitcase like Bugs Bunny.
4.Well, if there's no pipe, I guess no plumbers are needed, so it's free!
5.You know what, I'll just get water in my ears.
6.Perhaps the kitchen?
7.This is a podcast origin story.
8."I always feel like somebody's watchin' me..."
9.This was so helpful, bud.
10.Honestly, a pretty logical reaction.
11.I think you're about to give your tiny goalie a complex.
12.At least you'll forget you've said this.
13.Please check yourself for stray pieces before heading to the litter box, thanks.
14.Maybe she's dehydrated?
15.Maybe a little too far from milkshakes for my taste.
16.A helpful analysis to determine what's truly important to you.
17.Should we be addressing the AI as Bolinda?
18.This is the only kind of review you can truly trust.
19.You just drank the what?
20.And I brush for the full two minutes, if you're wondering.
21.My ChapStick needs an AirTag.
22.Actually, now I need to be paid for my time.
23.If I've ever spoken to you, I apologize.
24.Carmine Berzatto origin story.
25.Never ask and find out when you ask them to order the wedding invitations.
26.Every person in town will need to try on this Invisalign.
27.This is like saying "too soon" to a joke about The Crusades.
28.There's nothing sexy about trench warfare.
29.Should we be worried?
30.Appreciate the support, I guess.
31.And finally, what a beautiful view!
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