“911, what’s your emergency?” That question can be answered in dozens of harrowing ways. Perhaps there’s someone breaking into your home, maybe you were just in a terrible car accident, or you’re watching a loved one have what you can only assume is a heart attack. Nobody ever wants to have to dial 911.
Well, most people don’t want to. But apparently, there are some individuals out there who will call this number for issues that are anything but an emergency. 911 operators have been discussing the most ridiculous reasons they’ve ever been called on Reddit, so we’ve gathered a list of their stories below. From cooking questions to confusion about quick dial buttons, these tales are great reminders to never waste law enforcement’s time. Enjoy scrolling through, and be sure to upvote the stories about callers that you would have simply hung up on!
