An elderly couple had spent fifty years together, their marriage a testament to shared history, laughter, and a bit of playful mischief. Each morning, without fail, the husband would let out an enormous fart as he climbed out of bed, followed by his signature laugh. His wife, ever the skeptic, would shake her head and warn, “One day, you’re going to fart your guts out.” It had become their routine, a familiar quirk that kept their bond as strong as ever.
On Thanksgiving morning, as the smells of the holiday meal filled their home, an idea struck her. With a mischievous grin, she quietly slipped away from the kitchen, a handful of turkey innards in hand. Tiptoeing into their bedroom, she tucked the slimy pieces into his underwear, already imagining the hilarity that would follow. She returned to the kitchen, stifling her excitement, waiting for the inevitable.
An hour later, the usual fart-laugh echoed through the house. But this time, there was a brief silence, followed by a panicked scream. Concerned yet amused, she waited, trying to stifle her laughter. When he finally emerged, he looked pale, his fingers coated in something he clearly wished he hadn’t touched. “Honey,” he began, holding up his dirty fingers with a sheepish grin, “I owe you an apology. You were right. I finally farted my guts out.”
Their marriage was built on humor, shared moments, and a deep, unspoken understanding. Fifty years had taught them that laughter was just as vital as love, and on that Thanksgiving morning, her prank had given them both a new memory to cherish. It was a reminder that, in the end, the funniest moments were the ones that brought them closer, turning even the most embarrassing of situations into something to be thankful for.