Jul 18, 2026 from Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com Taking The High Ground, Part 2 Read Taking The High Ground, Part 2 My older brother is what you would consider an adrenaline junkie. He's jumped off of planes, bridges, etc. He's jumped out of a helicopter to start a ski descent...
Jul 18, 2026 from Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com Don’t Lose Your Head Over It Read Don’t Lose Your Head Over It I'm in college. One of my farm boy roommates (I love the guy, but d***) was absolutely horrified when I brought home whole shrimp one night: Roommate: "Fish, what ...
Jul 18, 2026 from Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com Getting Tired Of This Knit Read Getting Tired Of This Knit Customer: "How do I knit this sweater?" Me: "Hmm, I’m not sure. I’ve never knitted before. Perhaps you could look it up online if you bought it." Customer: "No, it h...
Jul 18, 2026 from Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com Untitled Read My mother told me this story. When I was in elementary school, she went to a casual mom group about once a week. It was a nice chance for a bunch of young moms to discuss their kids and how to...
Jul 18, 2026 from Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com Untitled Read My husband, his parents and I are on a trip across Europe. We stop at a restaurant, have a wonderful meal, pay and leave. My mother in law asks for the receipt from my husband because she thou...
Jul 18, 2026 from Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com Untitled Read (*The2nd of June is Italy’s Republic Day, basically the main lay holiday for Italy. For the longest time it was also the only day it was possible to visit the Quirinal Palace, where the presid...
Jul 18, 2026 from Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com Untitled Read I was on a European tour that included a stop in the capital city of the small principality of Liechtenstein. I had a modest coin collection, and I knew that Liechtenstein had minted its own c...
Jul 18, 2026 from Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com Untitled Read I was using the bathroom at a public library when a group of teenage girls walked in. They looked to be on a sports team of some sort (I saw them when I walked out). I was on the toilet when a...
Jul 18, 2026 from Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com Untitled Read I sitting in my room reading Not Always Right, when my younger brother comes in to change his clothes as we are having guest over. As he is putting on his shirt, i notice something and start l...
Jul 18, 2026 from Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com Bigotry In A Can Read Bigotry In A Can Customer: "No! The ad for these cans said two for a dollar!" Cashier: "At [Big Superstore], not here. We set our own prices here." Customer: "You're not getting it! Learn some...
Jul 18, 2026 from Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com Manual Labor Read Manual Labor Caller: "Okay, but we need you to set it up for us." Me: "Have you read the setup manual?" Caller: "Of course not. That's why I'm calling you." Read Manual Labor
Jul 18, 2026 from Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com They Kneaded Better Timing Read They Kneaded Better Timing I stopped at a sandwich restaurant at 11:10 PM, the only place whose lobby is open. When I walk in, everything is empty: no bread, toppings, cookies, nothing. I walk...
Jul 18, 2026 from nutcroft AI Mania Is Eviscerating Global Decision-Making Note: This has been cross-posted to my company's blog, in case you think there is some use in sharing with someone in a format that looks more authoritative. Link here. I strongly believe there are...
Jul 17, 2026 from Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com Flat Out Confused Read Flat Out Confused Customer: "Okay, but what would I do with the screwdriver when I'm done with it?" Me: "…Put it away?" Customer: "Could I just rent one from your tool rental center?" Read Fla...
Jul 17, 2026 from Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com Four Better Or Worse Read Four Better Or Worse As I'm stocking the greeting card section, I notice something about the latest stock. Me: "Why do the Father's Day cards come in four packs?" Read Four Better Or Worse
Jul 17, 2026 from Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com The Only Dense Thing Here Is The Customer Read The Only Dense Thing Here Is The Customer Customer: "Can I get the ice not floating?" Me: *Puzzled.* "You mean… extra ice? Like fill the cup with ice?" Customer: "No, I want less ice, if possi...
Jul 17, 2026 from Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com Working The Knife Shift Read Working The Knife Shift I work as a cook at an assisted living facility. One day, I’m the morning cook, having been there since 5:30 AM. It’s after lunch, and I’m cleaning up, getting ready to...
Jul 17, 2026 from Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com Bittersuite Symphony Read Bittersuite Symphony Guest: "Mr. [Guest's Name], Extra Super Duper Elite member, for the Poopy Doopy Suite." Concierge: "Welcome, Mr. [Guest's Name]! Thank you so much for choosing to stay wit...
Jul 17, 2026 from The New Leaf Journal Broken Bench in Red Hook, Brooklyn At the request of (or under orders from) a friend, I documented a broken park bench in Red Hook, Brooklyn.
Jul 17, 2026 from Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com Spread The Wrong Sheet Read Spread The Wrong Sheet The project manager, a brilliant but non-technical guy, looked at all this and decided that Excel must be the tool to use. And they needed an expert, because, well, expe...
