We all know that a Target run is never as simple as we intend it to be. It starts with a visit to the Dollar Spot, then the kids’ clothing section, and before you know it, you’re lured by the irresistible Hearth & Hand display, filling up your cart with all sorts of goodies. What was meant to be a quick trip turns into an hour-long excursion, leaving you $200 poorer.
But one mom’s recent Instagram post about her Target run took a surprising turn and had everyone laughing. It all started when she revealed that she left her baby in the car while she went inside the store. Before you start gasping in horror, let me assure you that this was no act of negligence, but rather a hilarious prank.
The post was shared by influencer Bonnie Engle in early March and has since gone viral, with millions of views and over 1,000 comments. In the video, a close-up camera shot focuses on a handwritten sign taped inside a car window. The sign reads: “My baby is OK. He has his snacks and a drink! I’m in Target. Be back soon!”
At first glance, this message might make your heart skip a beat. We’ve heard far too many tragic stories of babies and toddlers being left alone in hot cars. But fear not, for this was not one of those stories. As the camera zooms out, we see that Engle’s “baby” is not a baby at all. It’s her husband.
Engle’s caption reads, “Please no judgment. He is safe & well.” The camera reveals her husband sitting happily in the driver’s seat, munching on popcorn. It’s clear that he’s perfectly content, unlike a real baby who might be cranky and causing mayhem while shopping.
The comments on the post were flooded with relief and laughter. People were delighted to find out that it was all a big joke and not a mom endangering her child. “For a second, I was about to get really upset… I was not expecting that,” one person commented. Another added, “My heart dropped and then I burst out laughing.” Some even confessed, “It’s so much easier to leave them in the car.” Laughter echoed throughout the comments section, with moms declaring the video to be “genius” and leaving emojis of tears rolling down their faces.
With 114,000 followers on Instagram, it’s safe to say that Engle knows her audience well. She often shares humorous skits about the ups and downs of parenting, which has garnered her a loyal following. Most of her clips are highly relatable, especially for moms who feel like they’re constantly running on empty, trying to survive the chaos of raising three children.
Engle’s Target run mishap may have started with a momentary panic, but it quickly turned into a moment of comic relief for parents everywhere. It serves as a reminder that sometimes we need to find humor in the chaos of everyday life, even if it means playing a harmless prank on our loved ones. So the next time you head to Target, remember to bring your sense of humor along for the ride. After all, you never know what funny story might unfold.
