Backfire.

So I pranked the Dean of College of Education. Oops. Little history. Three years ago I joked with Yvette about putting a toy snake into her inner office mail box. She is frightened of snakes. She might have said she would castrate me if I was to do this. Idle threat? Who knows. Best to No find out. Years passed and I had forgotten about the prank. Until one day I find a toy snake. The idea once again presents itself. I thought about it and couldn’t resist. Heart attacks. Peeing oneself. Screaming. Fainting and hitting head. Castration be damned, I was going to do it.

Monday rolled around and I placed the snake in the mail box around 9am before she made her mail run. I didn’t hear anything. That afternoon the snake was still untouched. I decided maybe she just glanced into the room and didn’t see a folder sticking out. I put a folder in and made sure it was noticeable from the doorway. Tuesday came and passed. Wednesday, nothing. Snake untouched. WTH!!! She slacking on the job? Thursday morning arrives and I get a bomb notice. The Dean wants to know what the hell!! I scared the shit out of her. Oh boy….

I was told it might be best to not show my face for a couple days. The Dean wasn’t happy with me. I was going to get an ear full. I decided to listen. I stayed away for a day. I knew I had to apologize and offer some peace treaty. I originally planned on waiting till after the holiday weekend but I really didn’t want that looming over my shoulders so I took a dive and went to the office. She wasn’t yet there so I chatted with Yvette and dropped off some leftovers. The Dean approached down the hall and she had knives for eyes when she say me. I was in trouble. I said “I was soooooo sorry”. She shook her head and winked at me. I was like, okay. She walks into the office and says “I’m in big trouble. Do I have any snakes on my person right now?” No. At this point I realize we are putting on a show for Yvette. So I play along and apologize and offer treats. She says Yvette deserves something out of this for being in the middle. I offer a full tank of gas. Everyone laughs and it’s over. Apology accepted on one condition. Red velvet cake. Done deal. The Dean is a much more fun person than I had thought. I think the snake made me a new acquaintance. Funny how things work out. Prank backfired abut worked out for the best. Highlight of my week.