Sometimes school isn’t about grades—it’s about the laughs that last a lifetime. Take Johnny, for example. One day he came home pale and nervous, dropping his report card on the table.
“Dad,” he said, “I got an F in math.”
His dad raised an eyebrow. “What happened?”
Johnny explained: the teacher asked, “What’s three times two?” He said six. Then, “What’s two times three?”—again six. Johnny shrugged and replied, “What the hell’s the difference?”
His dad burst out laughing. The teacher, not so much.
The humor didn’t stop there. Johnny’s dad had a notorious morning habit: thunderous farts that could wake the dead. Years of warnings from his wife went unheeded—until one Christmas, she got creative. Sneaking turkey innards into his underwear, she delivered the ultimate payback. Chaos, screams, and laughter ensued, leaving both of them in tears—her from glee, him from shock.
The story reminds us: life can be messy, awkward, even a little gross—but laughter cuts through it all. Johnny’s F wasn’t a failure; it was a punchline. His parents’ misadventures proved marriage—and life—isn’t about perfection. It’s about humor, honesty, and finding joy even when the world smells awful.
Next time life throws you a mess, face it like Johnny: ask, “What’s the difference?” and laugh. Sometimes that’s the smartest answer of all.