I’m a person with a weird sense of humor. I enjoy dry wit and making mockeries of things.

So, of course, when it came time at school to elect the “Most Likely To Succeed”, I was ready to be funny. I think that “Most Likely To Succeed” things are stupid, because most of the time the winner winds up living in a trailer park, taking care of 13 kids and smoking 7 packs a day.

The day of the results, I was ready to play my pranks. Mr. or Ms. Successful would receive a handshake and many compliments from me, along with a request for an autograph. I would bow to them. I would treat them like royalty, and then rub it in their face 20 years from now at the high school reunion.

The plan was ready. But when the winners were announced, there was just one little problem.

I had been voted “Most Likely To Succeed”.

When my name was called, I sat for a few seconds, thinking. I couldn’t just let this go by without a laugh. Unacceptable!

My mind was working fast. I had to do something funny, but yet I was… happy at winning. Not just happy - elated. Thrilled. Liberated.

I had to be funny, though. So I decided to go out of character. Normally I’m pretty calm and serious. So I jumped to my feet and leaped into the air, throwing my fists into the air. I was yelling and cheering. This went on for about half a minute before I sat down to survey the damage.

I had caused the entire school - teachers and all - to burst into laughter. A couple of people asked me if I was aiming to win the coveted title of “Class Clown” as well.

So I was able to be funny after all. Shame my old plan didn’t work, though. I suppose I’ll save it for next year.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Have you ever been voted “Most Successful”, “Class Clown”, or the like? Were you expecting it or not?

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