This document lists 11 creative excuses people have used for skipping work. Some of the excuses include getting sunburned at a nude beach, waking up in Canada, getting caught selling an alligator, being locked in a trunk by friends after drinking, accidentally hitting a nun with a motorcycle, having a rash from someone throwing poison ivy in their face, being convinced their spouse is having an affair and staying home to catch them, getting injured chasing a seagull, and suddenly forgetting how to speak English upon waking up. The excuses range from unlikely events to implausible stories meant to avoid going to work for the day.

1. 11 Creative Excuses for Skipping Work (courtesy of CareerBuilder)

2. 1. I got sunburned at a nude beach and can’t wear clothes

3. 2. I woke up in Canada.

4. 3. I got caught selling an alligator.

5. 4. My buddies locked me in the trunk of an abandoned car after a weekend of drinking.

6. 5. My mom said I was not allowed to go to work today

7. 6. A bee flew in my mouth.

8. 7. I accidentally hit a nun with my motorcycle.

9. 8. A random person threw poison ivy in my face and now I have a rash.

10. 9. I’m convinced my spouse is having an affair and I’m staying home to catch them.

11. 10. I was injured chasing a seagull

12. 11. Perdone, subitamente al despertar se me olvidocomohablar ingles. (Sorry, I just suddenly forgot how to speak English when I woke up today)