Title: Never Give Up (Even When You Really, Really Should)
Meet Colin, a man who has never abandoned anything in his life. He refuses to fail—even when failure is the obvious, reasonable, and only sane option.
Scene 1: The Toaster Inferno
Colin’s toaster explodes into flames.
Most people: “Time for a new toaster.”
Colin: “You don’t quit on family.”
Cue six hours of soldering, hammering, and screaming, while his kitchen slowly burns down.
Final moment: He emerges from the smoke, charred but victorious… holding a melted piece of metal.
"It just needs a few more tweaks."
Scene 2: The Legendary Scam
Colin receives a shady email from “Prince Uwabo” promising riches beyond imagination.
Most people: “Obvious scam. Delete.”
Colin: “Quitters never prosper.”
After six payments and a second mortgage, Colin gets an urgent email:
"Dear Friend, we require an additional $20,000 to unlock your fortune."
Colin nods sagely.
"They’re testing my commitment."
Scene 3: The Job Interview Siege
Colin applies for his dream job. He is rejected immediately.
Most people: “Time to apply elsewhere.”
Colin: “Time to show them my dedication.”
Day 1: He shows up anyway.
Day 5: He brings his own desk.
Day 14: HR calls security.
Day 30: The CEO issues a company-wide restraining order.
Colin stands outside the building, rain pouring down.
"They’re playing hard to get."
Final Scene: The Cliffhanger
Colin is dangling from a sheer cliff. A hiker reaches out a hand.
"Grab on!"
Colin, weakly smiling: "Never… give… up…"
He lets go.
Dramatic pause.
…and miraculously lands in a tree.
He crawls out of the branches, battered but alive.
"See? Persistence always pays off."
Moral of the story:
Sometimes life isn’t testing your resilience. It’s testing your ability to recognise a lost cause. 😆
