My dad worked for a construction company for years. And his boss was a practical joker.

On this particular job they had decided to spruce up the work trailer by adding plants outside. It was the bosses wife's idea. She placed several potted cactuses around the outside on the theory that they would require little maintenance and still look good.

When the job was finished the guys were sitting around outside, waiting for the end of day when the boss decided it would be funny to press his bare butt against the window screen.

He did and it gave. He plunged backwards bare assed right in to the cactus stand his wife had left.

No, none of them helped him out for a good five minutes as they were laughing too hard. It was also the last time that plants were provided for the trailer.

Submitted on 12/28/2009

Submitted by: Anne Onymous
Reference: 1980's

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Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: Personal Account
While questionable with regards to self-selection (unless this guy was VERY unlikely I'm sure he can still reproduce), I think this is cartooney enough for a PA. Thanks for sharing it, Anne!

Jack said:
Definitely Keep: Personal Account
Were this a DA or HM nomination, I'd regretfully have to toss it, but since it made me laugh at the mental picture of the boss jumping around trying to pick cactus spines out of his butt, it's a keeper and really does need a cartoon to accompany it!

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