A man comes home and sees a note on the refrigerator from his wife.
She wrote, “This isn’t working. I’m at my mother’s.”
The man opens the fridge, the light comes on, and the beer is cold.
“I have no idea what she’s talking about… the fridge seems fine!”
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1. The Refrigerator Rebus
A man comes home and finds a note on the refrigerator from his wife:
“This isn’t working. I’m at my mother’s.”
He opens the fridge to see the light gleaming and the beer chilled to perfection. Confused, he mutters, “The fridge’s working fine… guess my wife’s problems aren’t mechanical after all.”
2. The Washing Machine Whodunit
After a long day, a woman returns home to discover a note on the washing machine from her husband:
“This cycle isn’t working. I’m off to clean up somewhere else.”
She examines the machine—it spins, rinses, and even the detergent is perfectly dispensed. Realizing his note wasn’t about the appliance, she sighs, “I guess our relationship just lost its spin.”
3. The Dishwasher Dilemma
A husband finds a note taped to the dishwasher as he steps inside:
“This isn’t working. I’m heading to my mom’s place.”
He watches as the dishwasher hums and cleans with perfect precision. Puzzled by the remark, he jokes, “If the dishwasher is working fine, then maybe our marriage is just in need of a rinse.”
4. The Microwave Misunderstanding
Coming home to relax, a woman discovers a note on the microwave left by her spouse:
“This isn’t working. I’ve gone to my mom’s.”
She tests the microwave—zapping leftovers to perfection. With a wry smile, she remarks, “The microwave heats up just fine; I guess my partner’s heart isn’t warming up anymore.”
5. The Coffee Maker Conundrum
A man returns from work to find a note on the coffee maker:
“This isn’t working. I’m brewing new beginnings at my mother’s.”
He sips his perfectly made coffee and inspects the machine, which is functioning flawlessly. “The coffee maker is hot and ready,” he muses, “but apparently, my wife’s love has gone cold.”
6. The Blender Breakdown
A woman walks into the kitchen and sees a note on the blender from her husband:
“This isn’t working. I’m mixing things up at my mother’s.”
She switches on the blender—it whirs and purees without a hitch. “Well,” she chuckles, “the blender’s working, but it seems our relationship has lost its smooth blend.”
7. The Toaster Tumble
A man returns to the house and finds a note on the toaster:
“This isn’t working. I’m off to my mom’s place.”
He pops in a slice of bread; the toaster browns it perfectly. “If the toaster is firing on all cylinders, then maybe our love’s just a little too toasted,” he sighs.
8. The Oven Overture
After a hectic day, a woman finds a note stuck on the oven:
“This isn’t working. I’m cooling off at my mother’s.”
She preheats the oven to test it, and it heats evenly. “The oven’s on point,” she remarks, “but clearly, my husband’s affection isn’t heating up.”
9. The Smartphone Situation
A man comes home to see a note on his smartphone from his wife:
“This isn’t working. I’m dialing in some time at my mother’s.”
He taps the screen and all apps run smoothly. With a half-smile, he quips, “The phone’s connected fine—I guess I missed the call on our connection.”
10. The Computer Conundrum
A woman finds a note on her computer from her husband as soon as she logs in:
“This isn’t working. I’m logging off at my mother’s.”
She checks the system—it boots, runs programs, and even the internet is blazing fast. “If the computer’s functioning perfectly, then perhaps our love just got a virus,” she jokes.
11. The Car Radio Riddle
A man returns to his driveway and notices a note on the car radio from his wife:
“This isn’t working. I’m tuning in at my mother’s.”
He turns on the radio; the sound is crystal clear. “The radio’s playing without a glitch,” he comments, “so it’s my relationship that’s out of tune.”
12. The Ceiling Fan Fable
A woman walks into her living room and sees a note on the ceiling fan from her husband:
“This isn’t working. I’m cooling off at my mother’s.”
She flips the switch and the fan spins smoothly, cooling the room. “The fan’s doing its job,” she observes, “but apparently, my husband’s emotions have taken a spin for the worse.”
13. The Light Fixture Fiasco
A man comes home and finds a note on the light fixture by the front door from his wife:
“This isn’t working. I’m heading to my mother’s.”
He flicks the switch—the room lights up brightly. “The light is shining as it should,” he muses, “so maybe the dark spot is in our relationship.”
14. The Door Lock Dispute
A woman returns to her apartment to find a note on the electronic door lock from her husband:
“This isn’t working. I’m leaving for my mother’s.”
She tests the lock—it clicks securely and opens without delay. “If the lock’s secure, then our bond must be the one that’s broken,” she wryly reflects.
15. The Alarm Clock Anomaly
A man wakes up to a note on his bedside alarm clock from his wife:
“This isn’t working. I’m setting my alarm at my mother’s.”
He checks the clock—it ticks on schedule. “The alarm is ringing perfectly,” he thinks, “but it seems our love’s just hit the snooze button.”
16. The Vacuum Cleaner Verdict
A woman comes home to a note on the vacuum cleaner left by her husband:
“This isn’t working. I’m cleaning up at my mother’s.”
She turns it on—the vacuum roars and cleans the carpet flawlessly. “The vacuum’s picking up every speck,” she remarks, “but our relationship seems to have lost its suction.”
17. The Hairdryer Hiccup
A man finds a note on the hairdryer in the bathroom from his wife:
“This isn’t working. I’m blowing off steam at my mother’s.”
He powers it up—the dryer blasts warm air perfectly. “The hairdryer’s working fine,” he notes, “so apparently, my wife’s steam isn’t just in the bathroom.”
18. The Lawn Mower Mystery
A woman heads outside and discovers a note on the lawn mower from her husband:
“This isn’t working. I’m mowing my way to my mother’s.”
She starts the mower—the engine purrs and the blades cut the grass evenly. “The mower’s in top shape,” she remarks, “but it looks like our garden of love is overgrown.”
19. The Printer Paradox
A man returns to his home office to see a note on the printer from his wife:
“This isn’t working. I’m printing a new chapter at my mother’s.”
He turns the printer on—the pages come out crisp and clear. “The printer’s output is flawless,” he muses, “so maybe it’s our relationship that’s become a misprint.”
20. The Gaming Console Conundrum
A woman logs into her living room and spots a note on the gaming console left by her husband:
“This isn’t working. I’m switching to my mother’s channel.”
She boots up the console—the game loads without a hitch. “The console’s perfectly playable,” she sighs, “but our co-op mode seems to have been unplugged.”
21. The Microwave Reprise
A man comes home to a note on the microwave from his wife:
“This isn’t working. I’m heating up at my mother’s.”
He tests it—everything pops and beeps as expected. “The microwave’s ticking away,” he jokes, “but apparently, the warmth in our home has been left behind.”
22. The Water Heater Woe
A woman enters the house and finds a note on the water heater from her husband:
“This isn’t working. I’m splashing over to my mother’s.”
She checks the heater—hot water flows reliably. “The water heater’s steaming along just fine,” she quips, “but our relationship seems to have run out of hot water.”
23. The Espresso Machine Escapade
A man discovers a note on his espresso machine from his wife as soon as he reaches the kitchen:
“This isn’t working. I’m percolating my thoughts at my mother’s.”
He brews a fresh cup—the machine works flawlessly. “The espresso machine’s steaming out rich coffee,” he muses, “yet it seems my wife’s passion has gone cold.”
24. The Juicer Jinx
A woman walks into her kitchen and sees a note on the juicer from her husband:
“This isn’t working. I’m squeezing out new life at my mother’s.”
She turns it on—the juicer extracts every drop of juice with ease. “The juicer’s performing beautifully,” she comments, “but apparently, our love’s pulp has been left behind.”
25. The Dishwasher Revisited
A man finds another note on the dishwasher this time reading:
“This rinse isn’t working. I’m off to my mother’s for a fresh start.”
He runs the dishwasher—it cleans and dries the dishes impeccably. “The machine’s on point,” he reflects, “yet it seems our relationship has lost its luster.”
26. The Garage Door Gaffe
A woman returns home and spots a note on the garage door from her husband:
“This isn’t working. I’m rolling away to my mother’s.”
She tests the door—up it goes smoothly and securely. “The garage door’s functioning perfectly,” she laughs, “but I guess my husband’s love has hit a roadblock.”
27. The Fan Heater Fumble
A man enters his chilly living room and finds a note on the fan heater from his wife:
“This isn’t working. I’m warming up at my mother’s.”
He flips it on—the heater warms the room instantly. “The fan heater’s doing its job,” he notes, “but clearly, my wife’s feelings aren’t generating any heat.”
28. The Washing Machine Redux
A woman glances at a note on the washing machine once again, this time saying:
“This cycle isn’t working. I’m spinning off to my mother’s.”
She watches the machine whirl through its cycle flawlessly. “The washer’s in perfect rhythm,” she remarks, “so perhaps our relationship just can’t handle the spin anymore.”
29. The Garden Sprinkler Saga
A man steps into his backyard and sees a note on the garden sprinkler from his wife:
“This isn’t working. I’m watering new ground at my mother’s.”
He activates the sprinkler—it showers the garden uniformly. “The sprinkler’s refreshing every plant,” he observes, “but it looks like my wife’s love has dried up.”
30. The Smart Home Assistant Anecdote
A woman returns home to find a note on her smart speaker from her husband:
“This isn’t working. I’m syncing up with my mother’s.”
She asks the device for the weather—it responds perfectly. “The assistant’s smart as ever,” she comments, “yet apparently, my husband’s heart isn’t connecting anymore.”
31. The Robotic Vacuum Riddle
A man glances at a note on his robotic vacuum left by his wife:
“This isn’t working. I’m cleaning my slate at my mother’s.”
He watches as the vacuum glides around the room, picking up every crumb. “The vacuum’s navigating flawlessly,” he says, “but clearly, our love’s lost its direction.”
32. The Digital Assistant Dilemma
A woman finds a note on her digital assistant device from her husband:
“This isn’t working. I’m voice-commanding a fresh start at my mother’s.”
She asks it for reminders and music—the device answers promptly. “The gadget’s perfectly responsive,” she sighs, “yet my husband’s affection seems to have been left on mute.”
33. The Remote Control Car Ruse
A man discovers a note on his remote control car from his wife:
“This isn’t working. I’m driving off to my mother’s.”
He takes the car for a spin—it responds to every command with precision. “The car’s running without a hitch,” he remarks, “but I suppose our love has lost its drive.”
34. The Electric Kettle Kick
A woman enters the kitchen to see a note on her electric kettle from her husband:
“This isn’t working. I’m boiling over at my mother’s.”
She fills it up and watches as it quickly whistles away. “The kettle’s heating water perfectly,” she observes, “but apparently, my husband’s feelings have cooled off.”
35. The Smart TV Surprise
A man turns on his smart TV and notices a note taped to its frame from his wife:
“This isn’t working. I’m channel surfing at my mother’s.”
He changes the channel—the screen displays crisp, vibrant images. “The TV’s picture is clear,” he jokes, “yet it seems our connection has gone static.”
36. The Sound System Statement
A woman arrives home and spots a note on her sound system from her husband:
“This isn’t working. I’m turning down the volume at my mother’s.”
She tests the speakers—music fills the room in perfect harmony. “The system’s in perfect tune,” she muses, “but clearly, our love’s lost its resonance.”
37. The Blender Breakdown Redux
A man checks the kitchen and finds a note on his blender once again:
“This isn’t working. I’m mixing up a change at my mother’s.”
He flicks the switch—the blender whirls and purees effortlessly. “The blender’s giving smooth performance,” he notes, “yet it appears our relationship has become chunky and unblended.”
38. The Air Conditioner Axiom
A woman returns home on a scorching day and sees a note on the air conditioner from her husband:
“This isn’t working. I’m cooling off at my mother’s.”
She turns it on—the room quickly becomes refreshingly cool. “The AC’s blowing perfectly,” she remarks, “but apparently, my husband’s feelings have hit a heatwave.”
39. The Digital Clock Conundrum
A man wakes up and notices a note on his digital clock from his wife:
“This isn’t working. I’m timing out at my mother’s.”
He checks the clock—the time displays accurately and ticks on schedule. “The clock’s working like clockwork,” he says, “so it seems our relationship has run out of time.”
40. The Coffee Machine Closure
A woman sips her morning brew and finds a final note on her coffee machine from her husband:
“This isn’t working. I’m perking up at my mother’s.”
She inspects the machine—it brews the perfect cup every time. “The coffee’s hot and ready,” she muses, “but it appears my husband’s love has gone decaf.”
Each joke plays on the double meaning of “working” and delivers that ironic twist where a perfectly functioning appliance contrasts sharply with the failing relationship. Enjoy the mix of puns, domestic humor, and tongue-in-cheek commentary!
Adrian Hawthorne is a celebrated author and dedicated archivist who finds inspiration in the hidden stories of the past. Educated at Oxford, he now works at the National Archives, where preserving history fuels his evocative writing. Balancing archival precision with creative storytelling, Adrian founded the Hawthorne Institute of Literary Arts to mentor emerging writers and honor the timeless art of narrative.