Next, they needed to drill pilot holes. But Dan grabbed the drill bit without checking the size. Spoiler: it was too small. He pushed, the drill slipped, and the bit went straight into the wall behind. Now they had a hole in the drywall and a splinter in Dan’s thumb.
That’s when Ant said, “We should have just gotten a pre-made shelf from IKEA.” Dan’s reply? “But where’s the fun in that?” The fun was nowhere to be found. It was hiding under the pile of sawdust and crushed pride.
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The ‘Oops’ That Kept Giving
They finally assembled the frame—wobbly, but standing. Then Ant tried to attach the brackets. He forgot the wall anchors. He screwed directly into the drywall, which is like trying to hang a hammock on a cloud. The whole thing sagged instantly, like a sad dog.
At this point, the shelf was more of a sculpture—a monument to poor planning. Dan laughed nervously. Ant sighed. They realized the real shelf was the friendships they tested along the way.
