Defense 1: The Classic Excuse
- My bus was stuck in traffic, and I'm not a morning person, okay?
- It's not my fault the coffee shop is out of coffee, I just assumed they'd have some.
- I was at the doctor, but not the one that's supposed to be here.
Defense 2: The Creative Explanation
- I was reorganizing my sock drawer, and it took longer than expected.
- I was in a meeting, but it was a meeting with my cat, and they didn't take notes.
- I was on a secret mission to save the world, but it didn't work out.
Defense 3: The Blame Game
- My alarm clock was kidnapped by the evil time-traveling robots.
- The cake was so good, I just forgot what time it was.
- My dog ate my watch, and I had to go look for it.
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