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Hero son’s split-second warning saves sunbathing mom’s life
A mom was relaxing poolside reading a book when her son spotted a massive tree falling toward her and yelled “Run mom!” and the video is absolutely wild.
Shocking footage taken in Alpharetta, Georgia shows a mother relaxing by a pool while her two sons play in the water. The peaceful scene quickly turned into a terrifying near-miss when one of the boys noticed something alarming overhead: a massive tree about to fall in their direction.
According to the video, the mother was lying poolside in a lounge chair, reading a book, while her sons splashed in the pool nearby. Suddenly, a cracking sound echoed through the yard.
“I was sitting at the pool relaxing and reading a book while watching my two sons swim, when I heard a tree cracking and then my son yelled ‘Run mom!’ so I bolted out of my chair right before a huge tree fell right on the chair I was sitting on,” the mother said, according to Viral Hog.
The tree crashed down with enormous force, splintering the chair and narrowly missing the spot where she had been seated just seconds before. Footage captured the dramatic moment, showing how a child’s quick thinking likely averted a tragedy.
A fallen tree against a destroyed roof after a storm. Photo credit: Canva The source of the falling tree wasn’t immediately clear, but heavy spring rainfall in the region may have weakened its roots or trunk. Incidents involving falling trees are more common during storms or after long periods of moisture saturation, especially in areas with older or unmaintained trees.
An uprooted tree after a storm. Photo credit: Canva The boy’s awareness and ability to respond so quickly stunned viewers of the video. Many praised him online for noticing the danger and warning his mom without hesitation—an instinct that proved life-saving.
The family has not released additional details, but the video has since gone viral, viewed thousands of times on social media platforms.
This article originally appeared four years ago. It has been updated.
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20 enormously funny photos of animals in the wild
A laugh-out-loud look at the funniest animal photos from the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, where nature meets pure comedy.
Since 2015, the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, created by photographers and conservationists Paul Joynson-Hicks and Tom Sullam, have been delivering laugh-out-loud moments through the lens of nature. With a mission to entertain while raising awareness about wildlife conservation, the competition celebrates the charming and comical side of the animal kingdom.
Let’s take a joyful stroll down memory lane with some of the most funniest entries from the 2019 contest (and if you’re feeling inspired, you’ll also learn how to submit your own wild and witty shots for future competitions).
OVERALL WINNER, CREATURES OF THE LAND WINNER: “Grab Life By the…”
A young cat gropes at sensitive part of an older animal. Photo credit: Comedy Wildlife Photography You don’t think about how hard it would be to be the parent of a small, curious creature with massive, sharp claws. Let’s all take a moment to be grateful that even though it’s very hard to have a human baby, they don’t have super sharp claws. That would make things ten times worse.
CREATURES IN THE AIR WINNER: “Family Disagreement”
A bird appears to be yelling for its companions’ attention. Photo credit: Comedy Wildlife Photography “I did not pluck a feather out your head! I did not pluck a feather out of his head. Mom! Mom! He’s lying! I didn’t do it!”
“Honestly, Stuart, you’re just making a fool of yourself. Get it together, man.”
PEOPLE’S CHOICE WINNER, CREATURES UNDER THE WATER WINNER: “Oh My”
An otter holds its hands to its face. Photo credit: Comedy Wildlife Photography I think if I were an otter, I too would constantly clutch my face in disbelief. “I can’t possibly be this cute, can I? Cute nose, fuzzy head, tiny little eyes? That can’t be! Oh, but it is! I really am this adorable! I am! I am!”
Make sure you head to the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards website to see the rest of the finalists!
“Waltz Gone Wrong”
Two foxes playing around together. Photo credit: Comedy Wildlife Photography Have you seen those videos of foxes diving headfirst into the snow to catch prey? It’s hilarious and fascinating, and I think this fox forgot that there was no snow. His friend is really trying to help him not hurt himself, but his buddy insists on being dumb. Oh, foxes!
“Otter Tickle Fight”
Otters playing in the water. Photo credit: Comedy Wildlife Photography “And then Carol was like, ‘You otter come over for dinner sometime!’ Get it? Get it? Man, Carol’s hilarious. So I went over for dinner and she had like, this whole seafood spread. Crabs, clams, mussels…the whole shebang. Anyway, I think I’m going to marry her.”
“He’s Right Behind Me, Isn’t He?”
A fish with a tunned expressions approaches the camera. Photo credit: Comedy Wildlife Photography Just think about how much poise it took for this photographer to take this photo. Not only is the shark sneaking up on this poor fish, but there’s a person behind that camera! Presumably, the photographer escaped unscathed, since he was able to enter this photo in the contest.
“Indecent Proposal”
A bird looks at their companion in a strange way. Photo credit: Comedy Wildlife Photography It’s clearly not just human women who have to put up with the incessant nagging conversation from dudes we have no interest in talking to. See the look on that bird’s face? Staring straight out just willing him to go away? Tell me you haven’t made that face. Yeah, that’s what I thought.
“Who Would Like a Peanut?”
A dramatic looking squirrel reaches out from a tree. Photo credit: Comedy Wildlife Photography “O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou, Romeo?” No one really knows this, but squirrels are generally huge Shakespeare fans. They saw him put up a play in Europe centuries ago and have just carried that love for his words through generations and generations of squirrels.
“Monday Morning Blues”
A bear holds a hand it its face as if they’re exhausted. Photo credit: Comedy Wildlife Photography I relate to this bear hard. Anyone who has had to get up and go to work after a long weekend knows this feeling. Sometimes, you just don’t want to deal with anything. Sometimes, you just want to lie on the ground, cover your face with your hands, and nap for a little while longer.
“Inconspicuous”
A penguin stands with its back to the camera. Photo credit: Comedy Wildlife Photography I love this photo so much. Because not only is it a picture of a penguin farting, but it’s a picture of a penguin who is clearly trying to hide the fact that he’s farting and play it off like he’s doing absolutely nothing. He’s just standing there twiddling his wings. He has no idea what that big bubble under his butt is.
“Squirrel Wishes”
A squirrel smelling flowers in the wind. Photo credit: Comedy Wildlife Photography There seems to be a whole genre of “Small rodents holding flowers” photos, and I am a sucker for every single one of them. I’m pretty sure this comes up when you look up “cute” in the dictionary. It’s just so pure.
“Hello”
A insect looks like it’s waving at the camera. Photo credit: Comedy Wildlife Photography “Hi there! Welcome to my flower. So glad you could make it! It’s a little cold and wet right now, but once the sun comes up we’ll be in business. Help yourself to a dewdrop. They’re especially fresh this morning.”
“That’s Hilarious, Steve”
An otter on its side appears to be laughing. Photo credit: Comedy Wildlife Photography “And then my friend Steve, the otter, told me that Carol said to him, ‘You otter come over for dinner!’ Get it? Get it? Because they’re otters! So it’s funny. Hey, where’d you go?”
“Caught in the Act”
A pair of monkeys get close. Photo credit: Comedy Wildlife Photography These poor monkeys were just trying to get it on. Their kids were finally out of the tree, they had some peace and quiet, and then they were so rudely interrupted by a photographer. Although mom looks like she was kinda zoning out anyway.
“Laid Back”
A young chimp relaxes with hands behind its head. Photo credit: Comedy Wildlife Photography This little chimp is living the life! He’s got it all figured out, and from the looks of him, he’s still a tiny baby. He’s just looking out at the jungle, thinking about all that milk he’s going to drink later.
“Holly Jolly Snowy”
A ‘laughing’ owl in the snow. Photo credit: Comedy Wildlife Photography I bet that when you’re a Snowy Owl and it finally snows, you are just so ecstatically happy. I mean, it’s right there in your name. Look at her face! It’s full of such pure joy.
“To Be or Not to Be”
A monkey appears to be thinking. Photo credit: Comedy Wildlife Photography Like this little monkey, I, too, usually save my existential crises for bath time. There’s something about the weightlessness of floating in the water that makes you question everything you know to be true about yourself and the world.
“Snarling Snappin’ in the Slow Lane”
A turtle slowly travels down the highway. Photo credit: Comedy Wildlife Photography Who’s calling this snapping turtle slow? He’s just “taking his time.” On another note, I think turtles are probably the most prehistoric-looking creatures that still exist. If you really take the time to look at them, they’re so crazy.
“Hide”
Polar bear plays on ice. Photo credit: Comedy Wildlife Photography Imagine playing hide and seek on a block of ice as a polar bear. On one hand, there aren’t too many places to hide. On the other hand, you’re looking for white on white, and that’s not easy.
“Dancing, Yeah”
Feeling the beat. Photo credit: Comedy Wildlife Photography I don’t know if you knew this, but rodents love ABBA. Here is one getting down to “Dancing Queen.” Because they’re so small, they really feel the music down to their bones. Raise your hand if you would watch an all-rodent adaptation of Mamma Mia! Yeah, me too.
If you want to enter next year’s competition, follow the link here to sign up for mailing list updates!
This article originally appeared six years ago. It has been updated.
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25 hilarious signs proving some messages just can’t be taken seriously
From sharp edges to dog-friendly policies, these funny signs show how humor and confusion collide in public places.
Signs are meant to inform, warn, or direct, but sometimes, they unintentionally entertain. Whether due to poor wording, clever humor, or just plain absurdity, some signs end up being comedic gold.
Thanks to the internet, we no longer have to stumble upon them by accident—there’s even a whole subreddit, r/funnysigns, dedicated to collecting the most ridiculous ones.
Here are 25 of the funniest signs that prove not all signage is created equal.
1. Some people might need this reminder
“Not knowing who Taylor Swift is doesn’t make you interesting.”
Funny sign Reddit | u/Key_Shoe5850 2. A dog-friendly policy we can all support
“Dogs welcome. People tolerated.”
Funny sign. Photo credit: Reddit | u/phoenix-fatale 3. Coffee fixes everything
“Given enough coffee, I could rule the world.”
Funny sign. Photo credit: Reddit | u/AprilBoon 4. Watch your step—sort of
“Caution: This sign has sharp edges. Also, the bridge is out ahead.”
Funny sign. Photo credit: Reddit | u/Winnin_Dylan 5. Priorities: Keep the cat inside!
“Please close the door behind you. DO NOT LET THE CAT OUT! No matter what it tells you!”
Funny sign. Photo credit: Reddit | u/GigaPrime14900 6. Cats really are the masterminds
“If a cat asks for a cheeseburger, give it one. You don’t want to know what happens if you don’t.”
Funny sign. Photo credit: Reddit | u/Zion_Annabella 7. Nice try
“Always read the fine print.”
Funny sign. Photo credit: Reddit | u/Winnin_Dylan_ 8. Football confidence at its peak
“World champions… of a sport only we play.”
Funny sign. Photo credit: Reddit | u/Khaleeasi24 9. The toughest decision you’ll make all day
“Hmmm.”
Funny sign. Photo credit: Reddit | u/Material-Practice-58 10. Not the CPR instructions we were expecting
“If someone collapses, administer CPR. If CPR doesn’t work, try turning it off and back on again.”
Funny sign. Photo credit: Reddit | u/Lovecutiepie77 11. Honesty is the best policy
“Lying is bad. Except when you tell someone they look good in those pants.”
Funny sign. Photo credit: Reddit | u/BaronVonBroccoli 12. Job requirements have changed
“Now hiring: Must be able to lift 50 lbs, work weekends, and fight off at least two raccoons a day.”
Funny sign. Photo credit: Reddit | u/PurpleRuby_ 13. Someone really needed spellcheck
“Public Notice: The libary is close today.”
Funny sign. Photo credit: Reddit | u/Internetboy5434 14. Looking for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
“Caution: Sewer entrance. Heroes in a half-shell may be present.”
Funny sign. Photo credit: Reddit | u/Poke-girl56 15. In case of emergency… or not
“In case of fire, please use stairs. (Sign is next to an escalator).”
Funny sign. Photo credit: Reddit | u/Swimming-Pool143 16. Why do we need to know this?
“Fun fact: The average person will walk past a murderer 36 times in their lifetime.”
Funny sign. Photo credit: Reddit | u/PrettySuccubus 17. Stating the obvious
“Warning: Water is wet.”
Funny sign. Photo credit: Reddit | u/celestial-chic 18. This store was ahead of its time
“Employees must wash hands before returning to work. We’ve been saying this since 1992!”
Funny sign. Photo credit: Reddit | u/beachvbguy 19. The Force is strong with this one
“Please use the Force to open the door.”
Funny sign. Photo credit: Reddit | u/beachvbguy 20. Elevator or trampoline?
“To activate the elevator, please jump three times.”
Funny sign. Photo credit: Reddit | u/PurpleRuby 21. Beware of the nighttime hunters
“Warning: This area is protected by highly trained owls.”
Funny sign. Photo credit: Reddit | u/ScarlettPrincess 22. Karen’s personal space
“DO NOT TOUCH. This wall belongs to Karen.”
Funny sign. Photo credit: Reddit | u/Limp_Duck_9082 23. Not exactly good life advice
“Or get away from that road as soon as possible.”
Funny sign. Photo credit: Reddit | u/celestial-chic 24. A new spin on fast food slogans
“Make fast food great again.”
Funny sign. Photo credit: Reddit | u/AprilBoon 25. A truly ineffective calming method
“Would be great if it did work, though.”
Funny sign. Photo credit: Reddit Want more? Check out these YouTube videos for additional funny signs:
This article originally appeared six ago. It has been updated.
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