Random is a highly overused word

Jul 22, 2014 4:28 AM

losingmyperspicacity

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So I just heard some noise going on outside my house on my front lawn

Sounded like kids playing, and I live in a relatively quiet little neighbourhood. But it's 2 am so I opened the front door to inspect

They were adults

Humans, around my age, running around setting up what looked like a camp site. They had chairs, a cooler full of booze and food, a propane stove and one of them had set up my sprinkler to my hose...

What in the hell is going on?

I'm confused, and wander out to ask what is the story behind this.

They apologised for being loud, said they didn't think anyone was home.

They are just returning from a camping trip, and their car had broken down just by my house. It was a nice night and they were all so hungover, they didn't want to deal with cabs, or figuring out where they were at all.

So they just set up what they had and figured they'd spend the night under the stars

...On my lawn. They were having a lawn party, and didn't even invite me!

I took a minute to think, really, what in the ever loving hell was this?

I went inside and thought out calling the cops, or calling some friends to come stay with me, lest they try to break in, but they seemed genuine, were definitely confused tourists, and just plain old down on your luck people.

I went back out, a guy asked me if I had a problem with them being there

When one of them saw the door open and heard me, he asked me in a defeated voice if I would prefer they just leave, that they hadn't meant to intrude and were just as confused as I was. He asked if Id maybe like a beer or a hot dog.

So I joined them. Went inside my house, changed into a swimsuit, and ran straight for the mother fucking sprinkler

And now I have 6 new friends, from all over the world. One of the strangest and best experiences of my life.

Go hug a stranger!

yup!! u r

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Not TL, did R.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I love how often humans are prone to making new friends. It's pretty heart warming.

11 years ago | Likes 31 Dislikes 0

i tried reading this to the fresh prince theme. didn't work :(

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

10/10 would party with confused tourists on my lawn.

11 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

yeah youre fucking crazy OP!!!!!!

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Wow, best story I've heard on here in a while!

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Sauce for 6th GIF?

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Awwwww an imgurian's experience with the outside world. So beautiful.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Was one of them Batman?

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

iunderstoodthisreference.gif too lazy to post the actual gif though.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

>not posting pics from party. OP pls

11 years ago | Likes 25 Dislikes 1

I have no pictures of this awesome night, and that saddens me to my core. However I am Facebook friends with them all now! So, theres that!

11 years ago | Likes 18 Dislikes 0

OP, this is the best original story and compilation of gifs that I have seen in a long time. If I could upvote you more, I would!

11 years ago | Likes 109 Dislikes 4

Imgur is my favourite. You bastards are like the supporting family I did in fact have but I'm selfish so I'll take two.

11 years ago | Likes 57 Dislikes 1

Damn STRAIGHT you keep both of us! I joined imgur because people genuinely seemed awesome. After half a year, still 95% pure awesome!

11 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 0

Came here for Community. Got a random story. +1

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You want random? My wife and I watched the Fresh Prince of Bel Air while she birthed our daughter. Epidurals are great I hear.

11 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 1

Your kid is definitely fly as fucking hell

11 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

It's crazy raising a little person. She never ceases to make me smile.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

veryone else are finding random pets, random friends, random help, random good. And I'm just.....plain and nothing goes on in my life.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Honestly, i would have been really conflicted up until the beer/hotdog. Good choice, OP.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I love this story! +1

11 years ago | Likes 32 Dislikes 1

Do you play softball...?

11 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

I do! How'd you know?

11 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

Who seriously just thinks, "We won't get arrested for trespassing! Let's sleep on this person's yard tonight!!"

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I dunno, but in Europe, if you haven't climbed any fences, cops would probably ask you to leave, not arrest you.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Your comment mocks me. I want to go to Europe so damn bad. D':

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

This is beautiful OP, I'm happy it's not another sad story on Imgur.

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

It was pretty cool :) Plus, friends to stay with whenever I travel!

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

yeah i envy you. I have thus far in my life strayed away from moments in my life like this that will be remembered forever.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Never too late for a change! I was once a terrified, shy little girl. Working in the food industry made me a lot more sociable/ballsy !

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

for now i shall be socially awkward, im trying to change though i dont wanna miss out on too much more. already dropped out and lost friends

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

if real, this is awesome, and i'm sure you made their night by not evicting them.

11 years ago | Likes 552 Dislikes 2

Yeah, he made their night alright. He made it up just a few hours ago. Oh wait... his new friends are calling

11 years ago | Likes 22 Dislikes 7

I actually believe you OP. I just wanted to use that gif. Good job on your lost tourist stranger orgy party.

11 years ago | Likes 25 Dislikes 2

Thanks ma...wait..orgy?

11 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

Shh, only dreams now

11 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

I won't lie, I was a lot less hesitant when they broke out the beer..

11 years ago | Likes 135 Dislikes 1

What region do you live OP? That tourists just camp on laws?

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Social lubricant like no other.

11 years ago | Likes 29 Dislikes 0

TL:DR, OP heard a noise, forgot it was Tuesday, walked outside to this

11 years ago | Likes 67 Dislikes 3

I was totally waiting for this to be the last gif.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

So we're doing this again? Love it

11 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 1

Today is the fourth Tuesday. It needs to he the third

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

The aftermath:

11 years ago | Likes 317 Dislikes 1

later that night http://imgur.com/SAKMumE

11 years ago | Likes 23 Dislikes 0

Fuckin' Chuckler, man.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Hoosier looks so affected too

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

As long as it doesn´t end with this:

11 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 0

I love the Pacific lol

11 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 1

cool story...

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

An 80-something year old man walked through my front door into my living room. Alzheimer's. I found his family. No beer, no hot dog. Fuck.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Doesn't matter, had sex.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

HEY YOU NOT-KIDS!! GET ON MY LAWN!!

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

OP:

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You're a quick one

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

what are you, a toddler?

11 years ago | Likes 23 Dislikes 1

There appears to be snow over on the other grass area, so it's probably really cold.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

That thing fucking hurts

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

who isn't afraid of water?

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

This is what I love about imgur. Obscure references that make Dennis Miller's references look like pop culture.

11 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 1

Good morning imgur :)

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

So meta

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

There doesn't look like a point to watering that lawn

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Sick reference, bro.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

could have been worse OP. Could have been: http://imgur.com/SAKMumE

11 years ago | Likes 240 Dislikes 1

I was expecting the story to b a play on that

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Id expect no less

11 years ago | Likes 22 Dislikes 0

I want to give you 100 upvotes. I was waiting for this comment to pop up.

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Honestly thought that's where this was going..

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

That was an amazing reference O_O I'm so impressed

11 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 2

You're a quick one

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Sick reference, bro.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Was expecting batman

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That would be like 4chan/imgur crossover post

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

If legit pretty cool, but I.don't believe it

11 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 4

Coolest thing to ever happen to me and you don't believe it?! ...Yeah I wouldn't either. But, legit, shit happened!

11 years ago | Likes 18 Dislikes 0

I believe you. As someone who travels all around the country for work, you meet some pretty sweet people by just giving strangers a chance.

11 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

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11 years ago (deleted Jul 22, 2014 2:21 PM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

you realize we all feel deprived that we're not your new cool friends now, right?

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

it happens pretty often up here in canada, actually.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Except with moose instead of people, right?

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

This one just may be too crazy to make up

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

UPDATE: One of them just messaged me! She's travelling Europe and I will be travelling there at the same time. We are planning to meet up!

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i was expecting a batman suit...

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

If you come to Strasbourg (France), or Geneva-Lausanne(Switzerland), I'll be glad to show you around!

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

Do her! I mean Marry her! I mean say hi!

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

...where you will then be pickpocketed. Popular in: Spain, Italy, France.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

She wants the d!

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You mayyyyy have met your wife.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

do you want gypsies? This is how you get gypsies.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Swing by frankfurt if you will. We'll set up a camp. Although germans aren't too fond of them here

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Are you bringing the sprinkler

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

bow shikka bow wow

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Cool story, if you ever come by Bruxelles, Belgium, keep me updated!

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Now wouldn't that be one hell of a 'so how did you two meet?'

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

SEX

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

If you're going to be in Rome at all, look up the Sleeping Beauty Hotel. I stayed there and they made me feel like family.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I read massaged and got excited

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

come to Hamburg, don't have a garden though... does a park count?

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

No lawn either, but the Mosel's got some nice banks in Trier.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

And bang.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

*You have joined a party!*

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Congrats on the sex

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

*make out

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Let me know if you come to London!!

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I just want to say, in regards to your username, "Well, it's always in the last place you look"

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

if you pass through Berlin, and want to have a beer or run through a few sprinklers, PM me.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

sounds like Eur open to new experiences. Good for you OP

11 years ago | Likes 41 Dislikes 1

That was so cheesy

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

YOUR GONNA DO THE DO

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Now wouldn't that be one hell of a 'so how did you two meet?'

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

happy adventure time!

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Your best experience is just getting better. Congrats OP!

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Me too! In september. I want friends

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

OP you are lucky because this is LITERALLY THE BEST WAY to make friends

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Be careful, people aren't always who they seem to be. You might be... "Taken" aback. http://images.tvrage.com/screencaps/18/3506/60902.jpg

11 years ago | Likes 24 Dislikes 3

overseas friends are the best! - but I bet they too were wondering if you were going to kill them and harvest their insides

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Europe is a big place. If you end up in Dublin and want someone to bring you for a pint.......

11 years ago | Likes 21 Dislikes 0

I've met up with people all over the world and lived in South America. :P You'll be fine meeting up with some cute lady in the EU.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It's probably a scam

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Now wouldn't that be one hell of a 'so how did you two meet?'

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I won't bore you with the details. but, to summarize: err ee err ee err ee err ee err ee err ee err ee err ee err ee err ee err ee err ee

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

In all seriousness that's actually fucking awesome

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

AAWWEEE YYIIISSSSSSSSS

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

are you gonna bang doe?

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Have fun! Message me if you plan to travel to Venice. I live near there, and am not a murderer.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

...and that's how I met your mother.

11 years ago | Likes 173 Dislikes 0

Thank you

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Thank you

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

Ask for 20 grand in advance, say it's Your kidney and You deserve half.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Should you plan on meeting up in Germany, especially the north west, I could meet up with you two, too! ..if you dont mind me intruding ^^

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Keep your bags with you at all times!

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Come to Liverpool, lad.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Everything about this story is fucking cool.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Don't get raped bro

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

That's travelling

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Cagg 2: The Roadtrip.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 2

In the spirit of your message: If you swing by Copenhagen and need a local guide, just pm me :)

11 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

I just got back from Copenhagen on Saturday - I love your city! :-)

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

this is adorable <3

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

YOU'RE GETTING A BOOTY CALL

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

In Europe

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I'm a straight female. So, nope.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

No, by @36danieleric, not the tourist.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You should make a trip to Norway then :) And Hannover in Germany, beautiful city.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

secks

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Sidebar: Why does your comment say "5th" in a little box in the lower right-hand corner?

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

If you're in the Netherlands, come visit! Imgurians unite and whatnot.

11 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

I live right next to Hol- erm, the Netherlands. If you don't mind me joining ;) ..

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Hol... :D

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

The more the merrier! And good correction, if you live in Germany - you do not live next to Holland. Ha

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Nice, please don't get abducted and get sold to a torture fetsh place.

11 years ago | Likes 32 Dislikes 1

fetish*

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Jesus fucking christ...

11 years ago | Likes 27 Dislikes 1

It's okay OP. I am planning a viking raiding party through Europe. I can pick you up along the way. You can cook right?

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Stop trying to make "fetsh" happen.

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

THAT'S MY FETISH

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Now wouldn't that be one hell of a 'so how did you two meet?'

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

so...is she single?

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

If they throw babies at you, dodge/block that shit.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

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11 years ago (deleted May 27, 2018 6:02 AM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

Sir, you need more upvotes!

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

igotthatreference.jpg

11 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 1

Every American I know think that foreigners will try to steal their wallet.. true story

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

can't believe people are still falling for this old trick

11 years ago | Likes 32 Dislikes 0

"They will offer you a hot dog to determine where your wallet is for pickpocketing later."

11 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

Where the reply is better than the comment.

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

What's known in the game as a bloody long con.

11 years ago | Likes 114 Dislikes 0

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11 years ago (deleted Apr 5, 2017 7:17 AM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

Now that's funny.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Not your bank account money and what not... just your wallet

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Jokes on her, it's not even real leather!

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Oh god, I hate it when they pull that on me. You'd think I had it figured out by the second time, but nooo.

11 years ago | Likes 19 Dislikes 0

YOU HAVE 6 KIDS!?

11 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

^ and that's the story of how OP got killed as part of the filming of Hostel 5. Was nice knowing you, OP.

11 years ago | Likes 1298 Dislikes 6

SPOILER. And hostel 5? Iv only watched the first.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 2

Hostel 5 ? 4 is already out there ???

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Great new way of casting !

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Woohoo, caught this at triple 7s. I instantly win the battle and my loot count is increased three fold.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

blast you i was gunna mention hostel

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Wtf? How did I miss 3/4?

11 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

and @tournier .I was pretty sure there were at least three already so I figured I'd stay ahead of the curve.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Nah, apparently only 3 are out, last one was in 2011 :'(

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Sweet jesus..I wish you hadn't said that. This European adventure is going to be rife with looking over my shoulder now!

11 years ago | Likes 421 Dislikes 4

You'll be fine.

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11 years ago | Likes 54 Dislikes 0

Mi escuzee mi escuzee

11 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Or it's the story of how you had a sexual adventure in Europe -- be positive OP

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Either that or it will be like Eurotrip and you meet a weird Italian guy in a train.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

"Sorry, mi scusi"

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

FYI: Italians are weird, no matter the circumstances.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

*Canadian Ancestry Intensifies* Sooorry!

11 years ago | Likes 152 Dislikes 3

Glorious! just glorious! you and op have some upvotes from me lol

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

didn't they get laid at the beginning of Hostel?

11 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 0

So, just don't have sex and they won't die?

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

You still die, just sexless. What a horrible way to die.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Is she hot?

11 years ago | Likes 85 Dislikes 2

If she is, use the imgur punchline to get girls - 'u want sum fuk?'

11 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 3

Pretty sure that's from 4chan.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

whaddayamean "punchline"?

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

She is a lovely young lady, as am I.

11 years ago | Likes 89 Dislikes 0

Figured as all the gifs (except Will) were women...

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

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What an awesome gif!

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Love you

11 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Go for it.. maybe they have a yacht you could spend a month on in the middle of the Mediterranean.. or just stay home.. cheers.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I saw a movie like that once.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I pretty much assumed that as a give in.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

a given?

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