Life’s One Outcome, Silly Banana Heads, and Why We Should All Live Like It’s a Comedy Show

Let’s get real for a second—life has one inevitable outcome for everyone, and yet here we are, living like tomorrow is always guaranteed. It’s not. That’s not me being a pessimist, though. Stick with me; this is where the fun part comes in.

You see, there’s something about the absurdity of life that we tend to overlook. We’re so caught up in work deadlines, bills, and that five-year plan you started three years ago (but haven’t gotten around to, let’s be honest). Yet, life’s best moments aren’t in ticking off to-do lists—they’re in the moments that make you belly laugh until you think you might pass out. You know, like the moment when you open your front door to find a package. It’s not the gadget you’ve been waiting for, oh no, it’s 3 pounds of Silly Banana Heads (AKA Runts, for the uninitiated).

Now, let’s be clear: are these my favorite candy? Nope, not by a long shot. In fact, I can’t stand them. But was it one of the most hilarious and absurd moments of my week? Absolutely. See, this wasn’t a delivery mistake; this was a well-coordinated prank, orchestrated by the finest group of friends a person could have—the same friends who know the perfect way to show their love is through harmless, hilarious torture.

One phone call later, we’re all on a video chat, laughing like idiots about this pointless yet brilliant gift. That’s the thing—this small, juvenile act of “punishment” brought us all together, sharing a moment that reminds me why we’re friends in the first place. The best part? It wasn’t about the candy at all (thank God, because seriously, who eats those on purpose?). It was about the laughter, the inside jokes, and the endless pestering that feels like the best form of love there is.

Here’s the deal: Life’s short. Too short to take it too seriously, and definitely too short to not laugh at things like getting 3 pounds of banana-flavored sadness. We tend to forget that the real moments—the ones that stick—aren’t the grand achievements or the perfectly curated social media posts. It’s the absurdity, the randomness, and the people who get joy out of making you question your own life choices (like, why did I give my friends my shipping address again?).

While this sounds ridiculous—and it is—it's also the exact way life should be lived. With laughter, with friends who delight in pushing your buttons, and with a lot of fun. Whether it’s a prank, a random text that makes no sense, or someone sending you candy they know you don’t like, that’s love. It’s all wrapped up in those tiny moments of silliness and connection.

So, let’s ditch the idea that tomorrow is guaranteed, because it’s not. Instead, let’s embrace every absurd, hilarious, and ridiculous moment we can find. Life’s better when we laugh at ourselves, get pranked by our friends, and have a whole lot of fun along the way.

Just maybe... let's not make "Silly Banana Heads" a thing, alright?