Why can the simple act of multiplying two numbers cause so much confusion? For a little boy, mathematics took a particularly comical turn. Imagine coming home with an 8 out of 20 in math and having to explain to your father that « 3 times 2 » and « 2 times 3 » aren’t quite the same… according to the teacher! The ensuing humorous exchange between father and son is a perfect nod to the little absurdities of everyday life.
A math lesson… or a logic lesson?
When the father confirms that « 3 times 2 = 6, » everything seems clear. But when the teacher asks « 2 times 3, » the confident child gives the same answer, sparking a hilarious mathematical debate. « What’s the difference? » exclaims the father. « That’s exactly what I said! » replies the bewildered boy. A charming anecdote that reminds us that learning can be a source of fun… and sometimes shared frustration.
A (very) smelly revenge
The mood shifts with the story of a couple where the husband has an embarrassing morning habit. Every morning is marked by untimely passing gas, causing his wife distress (and sometimes tears). Despite her repeated warnings, he insists that it’s all perfectly « natural. »
One Christmas morning, his wife decides it’s time for a well-thought-out revenge. With questionable culinary creativity, she uses the offal from the turkey she’s preparing to concoct a memorable stuffing: she discreetly slips it into her still-sleeping husband’s underwear.
A surprise that hits the mark
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