The Funny Thing About 'Crime'
This week, I want to share with you a funny story.
It was at LEAAAASSTTTT 10 years ago. But I remember it like it was only 9.5 years ago...I mean, yesterday. Because of one thing. Humour.
I was with my grandfather, who we called Pop, at our local hardware store.
I don't remember what we were getting. Paint? Bolts maybe? Maybe it was sandpaper?
We were being served by a lady who was straight to the point. Almost robot-like efficiency.
After she helped us find what we wanted, the time came to pay. My Pop had a account at the store he'd pay at the end of the month. All the lady needed was his name to locate the account.Â
"Name?" She asked.Â
Pop replied,
"Crime"
I was confused.
She was confused.
Has anybody's answer to a question ever created EVEN MORE questions!?Â
Pop repeated himself.
"Crime"
Still a pause.....
I had no idea what was going on. I've never actually seen anybody drop a pin but if they had, you would've been able to hear it!Â
Then Pop followed up with,
"Crime doesn't pay"
Paint brush drop moment right there
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Did the lady serving us laugh? Not really. But from that moment, I learnt three things.
1) Crime doesn't pay.
2) My Pop's funny!Â
3) It's the mindset of trying to make someone laugh that's more important than if it does or not.Â
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Humour lightens the mood of any moment - either for the person we're trying to cheer up, or ourselves! (hopefully both).  And even the person behind you Daniel .....who will recall the dialogue 10+ years later!Â
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