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  • The Time I Tried to Teach My Grandmother to Use Emojis (and Failed Spectacularly)

    The Time I Tried to Teach My Grandmother to Use Emojis (and Failed Spectacularly)





    We’ve all been there. You’re texting with a friend, effortlessly tossing out strings of emojis like confetti, when suddenly you remember… Grandma. Sweet, loving, technologically-challenged Grandma. The woman who still calls to ask how to “Google” something.

    Grandma’s First Foray into the World of Emojis

    It all started innocently enough. I was visiting my grandmother, scrolling through pictures on my phone, when she leaned over and peered at the screen. “What are those little faces?” she asked, her brow furrowed in a mixture of curiosity and suspicion.

    “Those are emojis, Grandma!” I chirped, launching into a passionate explanation about the wonders of these digital hieroglyphics. I showed her the dancing ladies, the heart-eye faces, the ever-relatable pile of poo (hey, you can’t deny its versatility). She watched with an expression of polite bewilderment, like I was explaining the finer points of quantum physics.

    Screenshot of a text message with a red heart emoji and multiple question marks.
  • The Great Escape: My Hilarious Attempt to Avoid Family Game Night

    The Great Escape: My Hilarious Attempt to Avoid Family Game Night



    We all have those family traditions that, while endearing, can sometimes feel like an obligation. For me, it’s our monthly game night. Don’t get me wrong, I love my family dearly, but there’s something about forced joviality and the inevitable Monopoly-induced meltdown that makes me want to disappear into the witness protection program. So, this month, I decided to stage a grand escape.

    The Dodgy Dentist Appointment: My Master Plan

    My master plan hinged on a single, fabricated element: a last-minute dentist appointment. I even practiced my “Oh no, my tooth is killing me!” grimace in the mirror.

    family, bless their trusting souls, bought it hook, line, and sinker. I could practically hear the internal sighs of relief that they wouldn’t have to endure another round of my cutthroat Scrabble strategy.

    Operation: Freedom…Foiled by a Family Text!

    With a theatrical wince and promises to “be back soon,” I made my grand exit. My destination? Sweet, glorious freedom in the form of a quiet coffee shop and a good book.

    family, crammed into the waiting room of…you guessed it, my dentist’s office. Apparently, what started as a “We miss you!” text quickly morphed into “Let’s surprise them!” And because the universe enjoys a good laugh at my expense, they chose that exact moment to pay a visit.

    Busted by My Family…and Sentenced to Board Games

    My cappuccino suddenly seemed less appealing. I considered, for a brief, insane moment, hiding under the table. But alas, even I’m not that skilled at disappearing acts. So, with the grace of a gazelle caught in headlights, I walked over to my family, my carefully constructed lie crumbling around me like a poorly built card tower.

    The worst part? They weren’t even mad. They thought it was hilarious! They laughed, they took pictures of my defeated face, and then, the cherry on top, they insisted we all go back to my place for game night. Because, as my dear mother put it, “We were already on our way!”

    What’s Your Best Excuse? Share Your Story!

    So, dear readers, I leave you with this: What’s the most elaborate excuse you’ve used to get out of something? Share your hilarious stories in the comments below!

    (Just don’t tell my family. They’re already planning the next surprise visit.)