Destiny

**What Happened:** Last week, my neighbor Dave decided to grill some burgers in his backyard, and let me tell you, he went all out. He invited the whole neighborhood over for the feast, boasting about his special secret marinade. Just as he was about to flip the patties, a squirrel fell from a tree, right into the grill! Instead of panicking, Dave, in a moment of sheer disbelief, exclaimed, “Well, now it’s extra crunchy!” The whole neighborhood burst into laughter while Dave, still staring at the unfortunate squirrel, realized that sometimes what you dish out—like uninvited squirrel guests—can come back to bite you.

**Why It’s Funny:** It’s not just that Dave’s “special” ingredient was a surprise guest who, let’s be honest, was not on the menu. It was the way he handled it: a guy who always throws shade on my cooking attempts suddenly had the universe serve him up a slice of karma in the form of rodent-infused burgers. The shallowness of his confidence, coupled with the ridiculousness of the situation, turned what could have been a disaster into a hilarious neighborhood story. Just imagine being the one to come home with a scrumptious burger, asking everyone how it tasted, only for them to look at you wide-eyed and reply, “Well, let’s just say it’s extra crunchy!”