In an endearing incident that’s been making people smile, four-year-old Johnny took his mom’s advice to “call someone if he needed help” quite literally. When faced with a tricky math problem (16 take away 8), Johnny decided that 911 was the solution to his mathematical woes.
Upon calling 911, the dispatcher initially thought it was a medical emergency but soon realized it was a math problem. Instead of dismissing Johnny, the compassionate dispatcher engaged him, encouraging him to guess the answer.
Johnny’s mom overheard the conversation and was surprised. When she questioned him, Johnny replied, “You said if I need help to call somebody!” This innocent but logical reasoning left everyone amused.
While 911 often receives strange calls, Johnny’s call brought some innocent humor to the job. People on social media shared similar stories, finding joy in these unexpected moments.
Despite the laughter, Johnny’s mom clarified that 911 is for genuine emergencies. Nevertheless, this episode serves as a heartwarming reminder of how literally kids can interpret adult advice. As they say, laughter is a mighty good thing, and young Johnny’s 911 call certainly delivered that.