You’re Having A Way Better Day Than This Woman

Sometimes, we all need a reality check. Sure, my kids are home sick today, but at least they’re not spreading germs to their friends. And yes, one of my pets left a little surprise on the bathmat, but thankfully it wasn’t on my pillow. But let’s face it, we can all be grateful that we aren’t dealing with a snake lodged in our earlobe.

Meet Jenna Carter

Jenna recently had what I sincerely hope is a once-in-a-lifetime mishap. On Monday, she found herself in the emergency room after her pet snake decided to explore her gauged earlobe. Jenna explained to a local blog that her ball python, Monty, was quicker than she anticipated: “It was too late! He darted in there so fast—if it had been a slow slither, I would have noticed!” She snapped a photo with Monty while in the ER and shared it on social media. Since then, it’s racked up thousands of shares, with reactions ranging from “LOL” to “What on earth?”

Unsolicited Advice and Internet Trolls

Some commenters offered their unsolicited advice on how to extract the snake. Suggestions included using oil or, hilariously, tickling him to encourage a slither out. “Just put a drop of oil on him and give him a little tickle!” one user recommended. Honestly, that could probably solve 75% of the world’s problems.

Inevitably, the internet trolls came out to play, criticizing Jenna for her curious predicament. One particularly charming commenter named Sarah accused her of animal cruelty, saying, “I can’t believe you’re this dumb.” To which we all respond: You’re. And, of course, there were conspiracy theorists claiming she staged the entire event. One user, who fancied herself an expert, declared, “There’s no way that snake could sneak in there! This is obviously a ridiculous stunt.”

Defending Jenna

Let’s be real, though. There are certainly people out there who might think it’s a good idea to shove a snake into their ear for a funny pic, but Jenna doesn’t seem like one of them. Her friend, Mia, chimed in, “I was right there when it happened so trust me, this was not a staged selfie!”

In a follow-up picture, Jenna shared her affection for Monty and expressed her relief that he was okay. Thankfully, the doctor managed to extract the snake safely: “They cut a tiny bit of my ear, used some Vaseline, and with a little suction, Monty was free!” Jenna reported that her ear was just a bit irritated but otherwise fine.

A Lesson Learned

So, everything turned out alright. Both Monty and Jenna are doing well, and we’ve learned a valuable lesson about the speed of snakes and the potential consequences of ear holes. We can even add a new line to our parental lectures: “Mom, it’s not fair! Everyone else is going to the party except me!” “Well, dear, there are folks out there with snakes in their ears. Think about that the next time you want to complain about fairness.”

Thanks for the perspective, Jenna. Give Monty an extra tickle for us!

Summary

A woman named Jenna found herself in the ER after her pet snake, Monty, got stuck in her earlobe. While some online critics questioned her judgment, her friends defended her, and ultimately, both Jenna and Monty emerged unscathed. This incident serves as a humorous reminder to keep our troubles in perspective, especially when we consider the bizarre situations others may face.