10 New Excuses for Missing Work That Your Boss Might Actually Believe

1. I couldn't find my shoes.
2. I dropped a bowling ball on my foot.
3. My boyfriend and I decided to elope.
4. When I woke up, I thought it was Saturday already.
5. When I woke up, I thought it was still Sunday.
6. We had Japanese food last night, and I just found out I'm allergic.
7. My alarm clock ran out of batteries in the middle of the night.
8. My cat slept at the foot of the stairs and I stepped on him as I rushed down.
9. Somebody left the faucet on in the bathroom all night and two rooms are flooded.
10. I got robbed and still need to find somebody to lend me money so I can go to work.

Note: For entertainment purposes only. The author does not advise lying for any reason at all.