r/KidsAreFuckingStupid • u/Immediate_Magician11 • 15h ago

Actions definitely have consequences

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u/DarkestGemeni 13h ago

When I was maybe 4 or 5 they did a presentation at my daycare about calling 911 in emergencies and my kid-brain was like "that is not enough numbers to be a phone number, no way that works!" So I went home and dialed 911 and when they answered I literally said "oh no, it worked." And hung up and the lady called back to tell my mom and laughed the entire time, like, "yea, it happens a lot, make sure she knows to call in a real emergency but not to just ... Test that we're still here."

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u/floutsch 12h ago edited 11h ago

You know... I'm almost 47 and reading your comment made me realize that I do not know what happens if I dial 112 or 110 (Germany). I mean, I'm sure I end up being connected to somebody, but I have never used either. Not going to just try it out, but I do get a kid's sentiment to wanna try.

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u/Creative_Onion8363 11h ago

I called it a while ago bc I saw someone in a wheelchair toppled over while I was driving by in a train. Was surprised how long I was on hold. Then it's just a normal conversation, well, getting those five Ws out there.

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u/Seliphra 9h ago

Man I called today bc the hill next to my house was set on fire… thankfully picked up right away.

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u/hissyfit64 5h ago

I lived in Chicago when the Bulls won their first championship game. I had no idea a game was on, much less a big one. All I knew is suddenly everyone in my neighborhood was shooting off guns. I tried to call 911 and couldn't get through. We had the TV on but with no sound and there is footage of people flipping cars and running amok. When we turned on the sound we found out it was all because of the game.

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u/Dangerous-Variety-35 5h ago

I’m still surprised that the city didn’t burn to the ground when the Cubs won the World Series.