21 Funny Games People Play to Keep Life Entertaining

Twice a month, my dad and I boarded the crowded elevator outside of my orthodontist’s office, and decided that we were no longer ourselves: We were in character as the world’s most insufferable, overachieving father-daughter duo as part of an elaborate prank dubbed “The Elevator Game.”

“Your agent called,” he’d begin, trying not to laugh. “He needs to know if you’re going to L.A. for the Disney test shoot, or if you’re heading to Olympic training in Texas.” 

“I told him already, I’m practicing for Beijing,” I’d fire back. “I have to be there with Shawn and Nastia. I promised them. Tell Billy Ray I’ll take my cameo next season.”

Sparking puzzled looks from other parents and kids heading in for their appointments, the objective of our game was simple: confuse the hell out of everyone in that elevator. 

My father and I aren’t the only ones who tried to make life’s most annoying errands a bit more fun. Redditors have shared the funny little games they play to keep life entertaining, which include imagined Conan O’Brien interviews, oven mitt dolphins and a “violent version of Marco Polo.”