Skeptical Bosses
Teachers and employers often encounter a plethora of creative excuses from their students and employees. From the timeless “My dog ate my homework” to elaborate fabrications, there’s little that can truly surprise them. However, one man’s excuse involving a neighborhood lockdown was certainly unique.

When the man’s boss expressed skepticism about his excuse, he swiftly snapped a photo of four armed police officers stationed outside his window. The satisfaction of proving his boss wrong and securing a day off must have been gratifying.