Finding the right excuse to call in sick to work is like an art form. You have to craft the perfect reason so that your boss will think it’s legit and your co-workers won’t give you a bunch of shit when you come back to the office.
These excuses are so far off the grid that I have a feeling these people might have been given their walking papers.
But, at least we can enjoy them from afar.
Maybe give these a shot next time you want to play hooky from work and see what happens…
1. Not happening today.
#StrangeReasonsToCallOutSick my emotional support animal doesn't feel like putting up with my shit today…. pic.twitter.com/oSfnLm1F6n
— Mr. Therapissed (@Ric_Rattlehead) February 4, 2020
2. They are intimidating.
Too scared to put on your pants #StrangeReasonsToCallOutSick pic.twitter.com/mJJNdpAmSa
— Big Waldizzle😎 (@DaLittleBigBruh) February 4, 2020
3. Just can’t see it.
My eyes hurt. I can’t see myself coming in today. #StrangeReasonsToCallOutSick
— Schwartz Trainee Michael (@Sckswithsandals) February 4, 2020
4. Uh oh. Gonna get ugly.
My sim is getting married today and her fiances side chick just showed up.
#StrangeReasonsToCallOutSick pic.twitter.com/hHsa9gVFas
— Havana (@HavanaSims) February 4, 2020
5. I can’t move.
My weighted blanket is holding me hostage #StrangeReasonsToCallOutSick pic.twitter.com/1DMHX1WqRz
— cheers y’all (@1partVodka) February 4, 2020
6. This is unreal.
https://twitter.com/utterlydrunk/status/1224761659975184384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1224761659975184384&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fruinmyweek.com%2Ftweets%2Fstrange-reasons-to-call-out-sick%2F
7. Might never come back to work because of this.
#StrangeReasonsToCallOutSick
I cheated on my work boyfriend with my McDonald's boyfriend and he knows.. pic.twitter.com/s3aOVJxIjy— Ellë P✨ (@realellep) February 4, 2020
8. Very crucial work going on.
Busy conducting a #BabyNut vs. #BabyYoda opinion poll #StrangeReasonsToCallOutSick pic.twitter.com/UCuT7EI6oG
— ❀ Sɪᴍᴏɴᴇ ❀ (@Simbra75) February 4, 2020
9. OMG I see it!
My purse keeps telling me to bring it Han Solo. I'm scared of it. #StrangeReasonsToCallOutSick pic.twitter.com/I1fCvIaOit
— Kristen Whitworth (@vespervega) February 4, 2020
10. That’s very strange…
I’ve come down with a mysterious illness that only effects me during working hours #StrangeReasonsToCallOutSick
— Schwartz Trainee Michael (@Sckswithsandals) February 4, 2020
11. It’s going around.
I got corona virus #StrangeReasonsToCallOutSick pic.twitter.com/LgVtdi9S28
— Ray Zitto (@RayZitto) February 4, 2020
12. One in a million shot.
Slipped, tripped, and accidentally sat on Fusilli Jerry!#StrangeReasonsToCallOutSick pic.twitter.com/T1PJOnCndn
— ℂ𝕙𝕖𝕪𝕖𝕟𝕟𝕖🌹 (@TheSeaRose) February 4, 2020
13. You’ll be out at least a few days.
https://twitter.com/DashleyDriveby/status/1224709681081470976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1224709681081470976&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fruinmyweek.com%2Ftweets%2Fstrange-reasons-to-call-out-sick%2F3%2F
14. Not a big fan.
I don’t like the new guy #StrangeReasonsToCallOutSick pic.twitter.com/Ocr4kucwun
— Millie Rivera (@Milliefrphilly) February 4, 2020
15. Not done with this season yet.
You have 6 episodes left to binge #StrangeReasonsToCallOutSick pic.twitter.com/5wlmUWwJMZ
— ❀ Sɪᴍᴏɴᴇ ❀ (@Simbra75) February 4, 2020
16. That is an abomination.
#StrangeReasonsToCallOutSick I ate a bad pizza 🤮 pic.twitter.com/pbTKF439XM
— Rich (Dad Bod) (@ricosuave60) February 4, 2020
I’ve called in sick a couple of times in my day but I don’t think I’ve ever used any excuses like these.
How about you? What’s the weirdest or most ridiculous excuse you used to miss work?
Tell us all about it in the comments!