Have you ever been given a set of instructions so strange or specific that you couldn’t help but question them?
Sometimes the simplest tasks come with unexpected caveats that make you wonder what you’re getting yourself into. That’s exactly what one repairman experienced when he was called to fix a dishwasher, only to find himself in a bizarre scenario he never saw coming.
What seemed like a routine job turned into a hilarious and somewhat suspicious series of events, all because he didn’t follow instructions to the letter. Here is what happened.
Many DIYers find their work quite interesting because they never know what challenges they will face from day to day. Sometimes their work brings unexpected surprises.
One thing any repairman will tell you is the importance of following instructions. Not paying attention to detail could lead to problems, and that’s exactly what happened to the repairman in this story.
Laura’s dishwasher stopped working, so she called a repairman. Since she had to go to work the next day, she left him a note: “I’ll leave the key under the doormat. Fix the dishwasher, leave the bill on the counter and I’ll send you a check.
“Oh, and don’t worry about my bulldog, Bob. Won’t bother you. But whatever you do, don’t talk to my parrot! I repeat, DO NOT talk to my parrot!
The next day, the repairman arrived at Laura’s apartment and was greeted by a huge, intimidating bulldog. However, as Laura said, the dog remained calm and did not interfere with his work. The parrot, on the other hand, was adamant, growling loudly and calling names all the time.
Finally, the repairman couldn’t take it anymore and yelled, “Shut up you stupid, ugly bird!”
As soon as the repairman yelled at the parrot, the bird paused for a moment and then growled loudly, “Good job, Bob!” The bulldog, who had been quietly watching, suddenly came to life and barked wildly. Realizing his mistake, the repairman quickly finished his job and left, but not before learning a valuable lesson: always follow directions and never underestimate the power of a parrot’s influence!