Overly Proud Plant Parents
“It Was a Fern-Tastic Celebration Until Someone Called It a Shrub.”
Emily “EmLeaf” Thompkins invited 27 guests to celebrate the one-year anniversary of her ficus, whom she refers to as “Sir Leafington III.” The party featured organic soil cake, plant-themed trivia, and a clown who specializes in balloon bonsais.
“He’s more than a plant–he’s my leafy soulmate,” Emily said, while hand-feeding him misted cucumber water and playing photosynthesis-themed ukulele songs.
The event drew complaints when guests began chanting “Photosyn-tha-slay!” and waving glow sticks around the compost bin.
The HOA sent a warning about “unauthorized horticultural gatherings” and noise pollution from “ferny EDM.”
Sir Leafington’s Instagram now has over 10K followers. Emily is planning a quinceañera when he turns 15. The clown has asked not to be contacted again.
Auf Wiedersehen, amigos.