#theanichos!

In 2021, Kendrea thought her biggest problem was finding her way home after a fun Miami trip. Turns out, life had other plans—and a sense of humor. After landing back home, stranded at the airport with no ride in sight, in swooped Larry , a friend of their mutual pal, Bethel—to save the day. Cue the dramatic music, right? Well, not exactly. Larry didn’t exactly make the best first impression. Kendrea sized him up immediately: quiet, stone-faced, and, if we’re being honest, kinda giving “snobby vibes.” Her inner monologue went something like, “Did we just hitch a ride with someone who hates people?” The car ride back didn’t do much to change her mind. Words were scarce, but tension? Oh, there was plenty. Then, out of nowhere, Larry turned on a comedy show like it was his personal Netflix theater. Now here’s where things went from awkward to downright weird. He was dying—like, tears-streaming-down-his-face laughing. Meanwhile, the rest of the car was sitting in confused silence, exchanging side-eyes like, What’s so funny? Are we missing something? Is this a prank? Kendrea couldn’t help but think, Who even is this guy? Did he rescue us just to trap us in his own comedy club? Despite the hilariously awkward first impression, they stayed in touch—though purely as friends. Kendrea filed him away under “that strange but oddly helpful guy.” She didn’t expect much more than a few random texts or awkward group hangouts. Fast forward to 2023, and everything took an unexpected turn. One day, as if a lightbulb went off, Kendrea suddenly realized something wild: the quiet guy wasn’t boring—he was hilarious. The “snob” wasn’t snobby—he was just adorably introverted. And those comedy shows? Pure gold. She was finally in on the joke, and now, she couldn’t stop laughing either. What started as a silent car ride full of cringe-worthy moments turned into a love story filled with belly laughs, inside jokes, and the kind of connection that sneaks up on you when you least expect it. Who knew that the guy cracking himself up in the driver’s seat would one day become her husband? So here they are—proof that love can begin with a comedy show no one else finds funny. From that hilariously awkward rescue to sharing a life full of laughs, they’ve written a story that’s equal parts funny, unexpected, and ridiculously sweet. Turns out, the joke was on her all along—and she couldn’t be happier about it.