It’s funny how the smallest, most ordinary moments can turn into the ones you remember — and retell — for years. This one began on an unremarkable Thursday morning, when a businessman stepped into an office elevator, juggling his coffee and briefcase. Before the doors could even close, a cheerful woman standing inside flashed him a big smile and said brightly, “T-G-I-F!” Thinking she was just making friendly small talk, the man smiled back and replied without missing a beat, “S-H-I-T.”
The woman’s eyebrows knit together in confusion. Surely she’d heard him wrong. Determined to set the tone for some pleasant morning camaraderie, she repeated her greeting more slowly and clearly: “T-G-I-F,” she said, her smile even warmer than before. Once again, he answered, just as casually, “S-H-I-T.”
Now, she was really puzzled. Was he joking? Was he being rude? She decided not to give up so easily. For the third time, she beamed at him and said with enthusiasm, “T-G-I-F!” And for the third time, he shot back the exact same response: “S-H-I-T.” By now, her curiosity had completely taken over. As the elevator climbed toward her floor, she finally broke the back-and-forth. “T-G-I-F means ‘Thank God, It’s Friday!’” she explained, grinning like she had just cracked the code. Surely now he would laugh, nod in agreement, and share in the friendly vibe she’d been aiming for.
Instead, the man leaned in ever so slightly, gave her a mischievous smile, and said, “S-H-I-T — Sorry, Honey, It’s Thursday.” The truth hit her instantly, and they both burst into laughter. What started as a routine elevator ride had turned into a perfect little comedy sketch — proof that sometimes the best humor comes from the unexpected, and that a playful spirit can turn even the most ordinary Thursday into a story worth sharing.
