RALEIGH, NC — What began as a simple project for local man Dave Thompson, 35, to bond with his kids turned into a hilariously overambitious endeavor, as he set out to build a backyard treehouse that ultimately resembled a miniature mansion rather than a cozy play area. Thompson, inspired by a viral video showcasing a… Read more

BOSTON, MA — In a classic case of “what could possibly go wrong?” local man Steve Johnson, 29, decided to give himself a DIY haircut after binge-watching hairstyling tutorials on YouTube. The results, however, were far from the stylish transformation he envisioned, leaving him with a hairstyle reminiscent of a poodle caught in a windstorm.… Read more

MADISON, WI — A routine Thanksgiving dinner turned into a chaotic spectacle last Thursday when local resident Derek Thompson, 34, decided to tackle cooking for his family for the first time—resulting in a minor kitchen fire and a whole lot of holiday drama. Thompson, eager to impress his parents, had promised an elaborate feast that… Read more

SEATTLE, WA — What was supposed to be a romantic evening turned into a gastrointestinal nightmare after local man Tyler Benson, 29, attempted to make homemade sushi for his date—despite having no culinary experience and an alarming disregard for food safety. Benson, eager to impress his crush, Emily Carter, 27, invited her over for a… Read more

AUSTIN, TX — When Brian Adams, 31, decided to use artificial intelligence to help write his wedding vows, he thought it would save him time and make him sound poetic. Instead, he ended up accidentally professing his eternal love… for tacos. The incident occurred during Adams’ wedding to fiancée Jessica Martinez this past Saturday, in… Read more

SAN DIEGO, CA — A routine Monday morning Zoom meeting took an unexpected turn when local accountant Greg Watson, 32, accidentally appeared as his cat for the entire 45-minute call—completely unaware of the issue. Watson, who had been experimenting with Zoom filters over the weekend, failed to realize he had left one active. When he… Read more

CLEVELAND, OH — Local man Jake Reynolds, 27, learned a harsh lesson about playing hooky this week after his attempt to fake a sick day backfired spectacularly when his overly caring boss sent a surprise delivery—straight to his front door. Reynolds, who admitted he “just wasn’t feeling like working,” called his manager Monday morning with… Read more

PHILADELPHIA, PA — What started as a harmless prank quickly spiraled into an overnight ordeal for local man Kevin Morris, 26, after he decided to pose as a mannequin inside a department store—only to realize too late that he had been left behind when the store closed. Morris, known among his friends for having an… Read more

PORTLAND, OR — Local man Ben Carter, 29, set out on a routine morning jog Sunday but somehow ended up running 13 miles in an official half-marathon, despite having no prior knowledge of the event. According to Carter, he was simply “going for a light run” when he noticed a large crowd of runners moving… Read more

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — A local man’s quick trip to buy a single shelf turned into an eight-hour survival adventure after he became hopelessly lost inside an IKEA store, ultimately sustaining himself on Swedish meatballs and sheer determination. According to witnesses, 34-year-old Brian Harper entered the furniture superstore at approximately 11:15 a.m., intending to purchase a… Read more