Meet Mr. Perfect: the man who never misses an opportunity to do the “right” thing. He’s the kind of person who separates his recycling into five categories, always says “sorry” at least three times when he bumps into someone, and insists on being the first to volunteer for every thankless task. Admirable, right? Well, not always.
Take the time he decided to help his elderly neighbour, Mrs. Jenkins, with her shopping. What began as a simple favour quickly escalated into a full-blown comedy of errors. Mr. Perfect insisted on carrying all the bags at once—because two trips would be inefficient, of course. Halfway up the stairs, a rogue tin of beans tumbled out, causing a cascade of canned goods that echoed through the building like a mini avalanche. Mrs. Jenkins, watching the scene unfold, couldn’t help but laugh as Mr. Perfect scrambled to collect the rolling cans, all while still trying to maintain his dignified, “good neighbour” image.
Then there was the time he tried to compliment a coworker’s new haircut. Trying to avoid the risk of sounding insincere, he overcompensated with a long, overly enthusiastic speech that made everyone within earshot cringe. The coworker thanked him awkwardly, wondering if she had made a terrible hair mistake.
Mr. Perfect’s biggest flaw? Overthinking every action in his quest to be universally liked. In trying so hard to never offend or disappoint, he often ends up creating more awkwardness and chaos. The lesson? While it’s great to aim for goodness, sometimes just being yourself.