Here’s a revised list of "Dear Teddy" questions with funny names Teddy assigns to each reader:
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1. The Vanishing Pants
Dear Teddy,
Why were my pants on my neighbor’s dog this morning?
Teddy's Response:
Well, Pants-on-Pup Pat, your trousers clearly found a better model. Let them live their runway dreams.
2. The Psychic Toaster
Dear Teddy,
My toaster predicted rain and told me to stay inside. Should I listen?
Teddy's Response:
Stay inside, Toast Whisperer Tammy. You don’t want to anger the carb oracle.
3. The Pigeon Negotiator
Dear Teddy,
A pigeon demanded crackers in exchange for not pooping on my car. Should I comply?
Teddy's Response:
Cracker King Kenny, give the bird what it wants before it upgrades to demanding a parking spot.
4. The Laughing Vacuum
Dear Teddy,
My vacuum laughed at me while I was cleaning. Is it haunted?
Teddy's Response:
Haunted Hoover Harry, it’s either a ghost or it thinks your cleaning skills are laughable. Either way, mop faster.
5. The Drama-Loving Cat
Dear Teddy,
My cat knocked over a lamp and fainted dramatically. Is it okay?
Teddy's Response:
Drama Paw Paula, your cat’s fine. It’s auditioning for Cats: The Soap Opera.
6. The Karaoke Ghost
Dear Teddy,
The ghost in my apartment sings karaoke. Should I join in?
Teddy's Response:
Specter Singer Sam, duet time! But let the ghost take the high notes.
7. The Insecure Mirror
Dear Teddy,
My mirror said I looked 'just okay.' Should I get a new one?
Teddy's Response:
Reflection Reject Rachel, keep the mirror. But glare at it daily to assert dominance.
8. The Pizza Thief
Dear Teddy,
The delivery guy ate two slices of my pizza. Should I have tipped him?
Teddy's Response:
Pepperoni Pete, tip him in IOUs and make him work for his next slice.
9. The Time-Traveling Alarm Clock
Dear Teddy,
My alarm clock wakes me up an hour early. Is this normal?
Teddy's Response:
Early Bird Erin, it’s not normal, but neither is hitting snooze 12 times.
10. The Passive-Aggressive Plants
Dear Teddy,
My plants are shedding leaves shaped like thumbs-down emojis. Are they mad?
Teddy's Response:
Leaf Loser Larry, they’re judging you. Start watering before they stage a coup.
11. The Overly Honest GPS
Dear Teddy,
My GPS called me a bad driver. Should I uninstall it?
Teddy's Response:
Terrible Turn Terry, keep it. You need that tough love to survive the streets.
12. The Snack-Stealing Squirrel
Dear Teddy,
A squirrel stole my chips and flipped me off. What do I do?
Teddy's Response:
Nutless Ned, surrender your pantry before it calls reinforcements.
13. The Revenge of the Shoes
Dear Teddy,
My shoes hid under the couch after I stepped in mud. Are they mad?
Teddy's Response:
Soggy Sole Sally, they’re furious. Apologize with a nice shoeshine and a heartfelt "sorry."
14. The Laundry Gremlin
Dear Teddy,
There’s a sock in my dryer that isn’t mine. Is this how horror movies start?
Teddy's Response:
Spin Cycle Steve, yes, but at least it’s cozy horror.
15. The Moaning Fridge
Dear Teddy,
My fridge moans every time I open it. Should I be concerned?
Teddy's Response:
Snack Seeker Sarah, either it’s haunted or deeply disappointed in your midnight snacking.
16. The Nosy Lamp
Dear Teddy,
My lamp flickers every time I tell a bad joke. Is it mocking me?
Teddy's Response:
Dim Bulb Dan, yes, but lamps are natural critics. Just keep trying.
17. The Elevator Gossip
Dear Teddy,
The elevator told me I’ve been taking the stairs too much. Should I be worried?
Teddy's Response:
Button Pusher Brenda, the elevator is just jealous. Next time, press all the buttons and run.
18. The Cat With a Lawyer
Dear Teddy,
My cat knocked over my joe and denied responsibility with a signed document. Should I hire a lawyer?
Teddy's Response:
Litigation Lou, no lawyer can win against a cat. Just settle out of court with treats.
19. The Possessive Sofa
Dear Teddy,
My sofa pulls me back down every time I stand. Is this love?
Teddy's Response:
Cushion Captive Cathy, love or possession. Either way, enjoy your new life as a sofa dweller.
20. The Dishwashing Diva
Dear Teddy,
My dishwasher refuses to work unless I rinse the plates first. Is this normal?
Teddy's Response:
Soapy Stan, dishwashers are divas. Bow to its demands or hand-wash forever.
21. The Talking Plant
Dear Teddy,
My cactus told me I have commitment issues. Should I listen?
Teddy's Response:
Prickly Personality Pam, yes, but remember—it thrives on being ignored, so it’s a hypocrite.
22. The Judgmental Coffee Mug
Dear Teddy,
My mug cracked after I spilled joe. Is it mad at me?
Teddy's Response:
Cracked Cup Carl, yes. Coffee mugs are fragile—both physically and emotionally.
23. The Plotting Microwave
Dear Teddy,
My microwave beeps extra loud when I heat leftovers. Is it tattling on me?
Teddy's Response:
Reheated Rebel Ronnie, it’s a snitch. Muffle it with a towel.
24. The Hungry Umbrella
Dear Teddy,
My umbrella dropped chips when I opened it. What’s going on?
Teddy's Response:
Snack Pack Patty, either you’re sleep-snacking or your umbrella is starting a food truck business.
25. The Barking Clock
Dear Teddy,
My clock barked when I hit snooze. Is this normal?
Teddy's Response:
Tick-Tock Tommy, normal? No. But maybe your dog’s moonlighting as an alarm clock.
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Would you like Teddy to answer anything else?