Barry's Absurd Stories from the Past

The Time I Accidentally Superglued My Pants to My Socks

I was 12 years old and trying to be a superhero like my idols. I took some regular glue and, well, let's just say I got a little carried away with the whole 'super-strength' thing.

Long story short, my pants and socks became one.

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When I Turned My Room into a Swing Set

After the pants incident, I thought, "Why not just go all out and make my room into a giant swing set?"

I hung a bunch of old hammers and nails from the ceiling, added some rope, and voilĂ ! Instant trampoline!

My parents were not amused.

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I Turned My Dog into a Human

It was a real ruff day (get it?) when I decided to turn my pet dog into a human. I mean, it was more of a... well, it didn't quite work out.

Now my dog, now a human, is living in a witness protection program.

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I Turned Myself into a Human Robot

After the dog debacle, I thought, "Why not just upgrade myself to a human robot?"

I built a robot suit, and, well, it didn't quite work out either.

I'm still trying to get the warranty replaced.

Read the tale of the time I turned a banana peel into my socks