In an unusual turn of events, a man’s leisurely plans were dampened when he was barred entry to Kabul’s renowned “Splash and Giggle” water park. The reason? His fashion-forward ear accessory.
The man, known only as Mr. K, was reportedly taken aback when the water park’s gatekeeper pointed to his earring and shook his head disapprovingly. According to onlookers, the gatekeeper was heard saying, “No bling in the pool, it’s the rule!” This peculiar policy, unbeknownst to many, was apparently instituted after a 1999 incident where a rogue hoop earring allegedly deflated an inflatable water slide, causing chaos and a two-hour evacuation of the park.
Mr. K, who sports a tiny dolphin-shaped earring—a souvenir from a memorable ocean adventure—argued that his earring was too small to cause such havoc. Despite his pleas, the gatekeeper remained unmoved, citing the park’s strict “No Jewelry” policy, which aims to prevent any potential injuries or water slide mishaps.
The story took a comical twist when Mr. K’s friends attempted to negotiate with the gatekeeper by offering to trade the earring for an extra-large inflatable donut. The gatekeeper, while amused, stood firm, leaving Mr. K and his aquatic mammal earring high and dry.
Social media has since been flooded with support for Mr. K, with netizens humorously questioning whether the park would also ban mermaids for their shiny scales. The water park’s management has yet to respond to the uproar but has hinted at a possible review of their accessory policies.
In the meantime, Mr. K has become something of a local celebrity, with fellow earring enthusiasts rallying around him, declaring the day of the incident as “Earring Appreciation Day.” As for Mr. K, he’s reportedly considering a switch to clip-ons for his next water park adventure.