I can't hear the word, "Surprise!" without hearing the voice of Jim Nabors as Gomer Pyle.
Some surprises are good like a surprise birthday party or winning the lottery.
Others, like a flat tire or unwanted company, are not so good.
My husband likes to watch the show, "Punk'd." Me? I'm not a fan. If you've never seen it, Ashton Kutcher and his cohorts plan and execute elaborate schemes to pull off a prank on a celebrity and then make a television show out of the results. I suppose it is amusing sometimes, but to me, it just seems like too much. It quite often seems too extreme, too expensive, too ridiculous, and just plain mean.
I understand it is supposed to be "all in good fun," but much of the time, the person being pranked becomes so upset about what is happening before they find out the truth, that any humor that might have come out of it is lost on me. The few times I have seen that show, I wondered if the person being pranked was going to have a heart attack before Kutcher popped out to say, "You've been punk'd." This type of big, organized group surprise to humiliate someone just isn't my cup of tea.
Today, though, I'm posting about the flip side--about a big, organized group that pulled off a good surprise. The family and friends of this bride got together secretly and practiced this routine so that they could surprise her with this musical number on her wedding day. What a sweet and wonderful gift from the ones you love! I'm sure she will talk about and remember this extra special surprise for years to come. This is the kind of surprise that would make just about anyone smile, I think. Oh, and there's dancing too!
21 comments:
Wow! What a production they put on! What an incredible surprise for the bride. Thanks for putting a smile on my face today.
Hope you have a great week.
Daisy, "Fiddler on the Roof" is my all time favorite musical. I have seen it so many times I know it by heart. I LOVE this - imagine having such a talented family! Thank you for finding it and sharing it with us.
What a joyful surprise for the Bride! I think it was wonderful..I really felt like I was there...Ginny
Mildred, I had to wonder with so many people involved how they managed to keep it a secret from her and still be able to practice to get this worked out. I thought they did a really great job with it! :-)
Diana, "Fiddler on the Roof" is a great musical, isn't it! They did do well with the singing and dancing. Looked like they had a lot of fun. :-)
Ginny, that family looks like a very happy one to me. One that shares a lot of love with each other. I felt like I was there too! :-)
No, she won't ever forget that! What a wonderful and fun thing to see.
Fabuous, Daisy. Wish it had been me ... chuckle!
We are travelling, will keep up as best I can ...
TTFN ~ hugs, Marydon
Susie, wasn't that fun? I loved it! :-)
Marydon, yes, I bet it made the bride feel very special that so many worked together to plan that for her. I hope you have safe travels! Have a good week! :-)
That bride must've been thrilled to pieces - I could see how big the smile was on her face. Great production!!
Shelley, she did look very pleased. I think that made what was already a very special day for her, a really amazing day.
That is just ridiculously wonderful. Thanks for the smile Daisy. :D
P.S. I hate Punk'd too. Or any practical jokes taken too far. Bleah.
Hi Melissa! I'm glad you liked it! :D
I've pulled a few pranks in my time and have had pranks pulled on me, but nothing that was ever to the extreme that they go to on "Punk'd." It just seems to me that they too often cross the line on that show.
That is truly awesome, Daisy.... I loved watching that video.. What an incredible family!!!!!! Loved it. Thanks so much for sharing..
I loved Gomer's SURPRISE SURPRISE SURPRISE.....
Hugs,
Betsy
I'm glad you liked it, Betsy. They look like a family who knows how to share joy to me. :D
Funny, the week before Anna's wedding I kept thinking of Fiddler on the Roof. What fun, what a talented family and friends. Catching up all at once here, interesting dream. Funny videos, thanks for the entertainment.
Oh, and even Bet and I don't see the quail riding on the turkeys. Ya don't see that every day eh?
Hi Lanny! HA! I don't see that any day anywhere except just on your blog today. :D Made me laugh.
Daisy, I'm having Twilight Zone feelings again! I watched this awesome video...but it obviously wasn't here, or I would've left a comment! PLUS, I LOVE Gomer Pyle and I know I havne't read any of this post yet!! I'm with you on the Punk'd show, too! AND, I'm with you on the Gomer Pyle...SURPRISE, SURPRISE, SURPRISE!! We are obviously kindred souls!!
HA! Becky, the way I see it, it's always good to have kindred souls around. I'm glad you liked this post. I think I was past due for posting something a little more uplifting. :)
Wow..daisy,
It's really a wonderful surprise for the bride!! I can feel it...
Thanks for sharing the video... I really enjoy it!
Have a great day, my friend!
hugs,
nensa
Hello, Nensa. Thank you! I hope you have a great day too! :-)
What a fun thing to do.
Hi Lynne! :D
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