Laughter in Transit: Three Hilarious Tales from Everyday Life

A Scented Bus Ride with Chanel and Garlic

Public transportation is full of little surprises — but sometimes, those surprises come with a very distinct aroma.

One day, I boarded the bus and settled into my seat just as a classy woman climbed aboard. She looked like she’d walked straight out of a Parisian boutique: elegant coat, pearl earrings, and a perfume so rich and floral it could’ve knocked a bee off course.

She sat next to me, and after a few minutes, I had to ask.

“Excuse me,” I said gently. “Your perfume is amazing. May I ask what it is? I’d love to get it for my wife.”

With a gracious smile, she replied, “It’s Chanel. Straight from Paris.”

We rode in companionable silence for a while, until… well, let’s just say I made a small contribution to the air. It was subtle, or so I thought.

A moment later, she wrinkled her nose, waved a hand, and muttered, “Oh my heavens! What is that smell?”

I gave her a sheepish shrug and said, “Garlic. I’m from Gilroy, California — the garlic capital of the world.”

She didn’t say another word. Just stared out the window, probably wondering if Chanel made nose plugs.

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