The Accidental BBQ Bandit

I accidentally became the favorite uncle at a stranger’s family reunion for forty minutes without

realizing it. My friend invited me to a park BBQ, so I walked up to a lively group,

grabbed a drink, and immediately started manning the grill. I’m flipping burgers

and chatting with a grandma until my friend texts me asking where I am.

I look up and see him waving from the next picnic table over. I was at the completely

wrong party. When I tried to apologize, the strangers just laughed and told

me to stay because I fit the vibe. I ended up staying another twenty minutes and even won their

potato salad contest. To this day, that random family still tags me in their annual picnic