This is hilarious in the most painfully accurate way. The way you escalate a global crisis into everyday excuses—work, laundry, invoices—lands so naturally it almost feels reasonable for a second, which makes it even funnier. The commitment to the bit all the way through, especially the call with the wife, is what really sells it.
Also, that dry tone—like everyone should understand why the Strait of Hormuz is ruining your morning commute—is perfect. It reads effortless, but it’s sharp.
good overall excuse! it affects the WORLD!
Straight-forward and nicely done.
I am 100% going to use this excuse for my next meeting.
It’s bulletproof! (But not missile-proof.)
Rule of Thumb: when the US is engaged in a war, you need to leave the house 15 minutes earlier.
This is hilarious in the most painfully accurate way. The way you escalate a global crisis into everyday excuses—work, laundry, invoices—lands so naturally it almost feels reasonable for a second, which makes it even funnier. The commitment to the bit all the way through, especially the call with the wife, is what really sells it.
Also, that dry tone—like everyone should understand why the Strait of Hormuz is ruining your morning commute—is perfect. It reads effortless, but it’s sharp.
Loved this.