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Pranks to avoid boredom...

Kalli — Sat, 06 Jun 2020 03:22:38 GMT

DH just got 2 new tv remotes because the old ones were unpredictable and giving him fits. Took us a while to figure out how to program them ( it was very easy and directions were clear but sadly, we're challenged by tech stuff. )

Anyway, he left one on the table after breakfast, went into the tv room, shut the pocket doors and settled into the lazy boy. The pocket doors have glass panes in them. So, you can predict where this is going. I used the one he left behind, aimed it through the panes and changed the channel. I waited, snickering, but there was no reaction. Changed channel again and it was Q! This time I hear him say, "What the **** is going on here?" I hear him climbing out of the lazy boy, so I hide the remote and quickly sneak around the bend. From there I hear him come into kitchen, mumble some curses, fumble around (looking for extra remote). Then he gives up, goes back in room, shuts the doors and sits down. Of course I can't resist doing it again. OMG This time his language is more colorful and he must have vaulted out of that chair because he marched into the kitchen so fast I couldn't hide. I was standing there trying not to laugh out loud but I seriously was laughing so hard under my breath that my shoulders were shaking. He walked right by and was trying to figure out where that extra remote was. Then he turned around and saw me. The look on his face was priceless!

Hours later we were still laughing about it.

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January121 — Sat, 06 Jun 2020 03:27:37 GMT

So funny 😄 I wish I could have been a fly on the wall 😂🤣

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AntiqueRose — Sat, 06 Jun 2020 03:38:30 GMT

If you want to try something else, try a small piece of black electrical tape over the sensor on the remote control. The first thing they will try to do is replace the batteries. 😂

Re: Pranks to avoid boredom...

Kalli — Sat, 06 Jun 2020 04:02:02 GMT

@AntiqueRose wrote:
If you want to try something else, try a small piece of black electrical tape over the sensor on the remote control. The first thing they will try to do is replace the batteries. 😂

@AntiqueRose , now that's creative!

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homedecor1 — Sat, 06 Jun 2020 04:08:03 GMT

@Kalli

I'm laughing with you because I am visualing the whole thing...sounds like something I'd do!!! And get the same response from my spouse...goodness that remote is attached to his hand & the world stops if it doesn't work😉

Thanks for the laugh🤣🤣🤣🤣

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denisemb — Sat, 06 Jun 2020 04:09:58 GMT

You ladies are just BAD - luckily I like that in a person!

I could never do anything like that because DH is a retired IT Mgr. Can you imagine what he would DO to my computer in retaliation?? LOL

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alicedee — Sat, 06 Jun 2020 04:13:55 GMT

@Kalli I laughed out loud reading your post! You and your husband sound like you have many good times together....love it.

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desertrat8 — Sat, 06 Jun 2020 04:33:53 GMT

@Kalli

Absolutely priceless.....still laughing!

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occasionalrain — Sat, 06 Jun 2020 04:51:00 GMT

Having fun at another's expense is unkind.

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AntiqueRose — Sat, 06 Jun 2020 07:37:05 GMT

@occasionalrain @I do agree with your statement, because humor can get out of control and your words are a good caution.

@Kalli and her husband were still laughing several hours later so I suspect their relationship can handle a prank. I've been married to my husband for 47 years and we have enjoyed similar jokes. So I think all things in moderation, with respect in a relationship, can make these difficult times a bit easier with a bit of humor. And if your relationship is one that can handle some pranks (and my husband and I can) then why not?

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dex — Sat, 06 Jun 2020 11:53:40 GMT

@AntiqueRose @A little dose of silly keeps everything from getting too seriously boring.

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wilma — Sat, 06 Jun 2020 16:07:50 GMT

@occasionalrain wrote:
Having fun at another's expense is unkind.

@occasionalrain

I have never liked pranks or practical jokes. Don’t want to be a part of them. I don’t like them played on others or me. My close friends and family know this about me so fortunately, I don’t see it or experience it very often.

I was the butt of a few and saw a few when I was working. One was especially cruel IMO. Made it clear I didn’t like it. I was told to “lighten up”. Sorry, not ever going to change my mind on this topic.

You can laugh, have fun, and be silly without pranks & practical jokes.

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occasionalrain — Sat, 06 Jun 2020 18:53:19 GMT

Early on children learn that to avoid being called a poor sport and mocked they need to play along, laugh and pretend to think it's fun. It isn't fun for the victim.

It's gaslighting, mean spirited, and the behavior of a bully.

It destroys trust in those meant to be friends and those who claim to love the victim.

Jimmy Kimmel convinced parents to hide their children's Halloween candy and tell them they had eaten it. Lie to them. So much for trusting those the children should trust most

Re: Pranks to avoid boredom...

Kalli — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 01:02:58 GMT

Thanks to all for your responses. Glad some folks enjoyed the story but if you didn’t, it’s fine to express that too.

Have a nice evening everyone!

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on the bay — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 01:18:00 GMT

@Kalli -

I don't like many practical jokes either but I thought this was so funny and laughing as I read your post.

You both sound like such a cute couple and you seem like a very sweet person.

I especialy laughed when it turned to QVC and his "remarks" lol!

My son, actually all my children would protest loudly when we were all sitting together and I would turn on QVC. (when I used to watch a lot!).