What Happened
A dad named Kevin reportedly tried to “quickly verify” his new sprinkler timer before dinner and somehow activated every zone except the lawn. The driveway misted. The porch soaked. A hanging fern received what witnesses described as “monsoon-level encouragement.”
The trouble started when Kevin selected “test cycle,” then pressed “all” because, in his words, “all means all the important ones.” It did. Water arced over patio chairs, bounced off a grill cover, and formed a small reflective pond under the welcome mat. A delivery driver arrived mid-storm, saluted the doorbell camera, and placed the package on a dry island made of one flipped sandal.
Why This Matters
This matters because every smart yard device has two modes: helpful automation and suburban splash pad with paperwork.
Deeper Context
The timer has since been labeled with tape, arrows, and one note reading “NOT BEFORE GUESTS.” The fern is thriving. For another home-improvement experiment that became local weather, revisit the dad who foamed the entire driveway.