Everyone has that one embarrassing story that they can never quite live down. For Ervine Escolante, that story involves a pizza, a procrastination habit, and a group of his coworkers that will never let him forget.
It was a busy Tuesday afternoon at the office. Ervine, engrossed in a project that he had been putting off for far too long, had completely forgotten about lunch. As the hours ticked by, so did his stomach's grumbles. Desperation set in.
With only an hour left until the end of the day, Ervine realized he couldn't hold out any longer. He sent out a desperate email to his team, asking if anyone could spare a slice of pizza. To his surprise, his email was met with a chorus of "yes!"
His coworkers had ordered a large pepperoni pizza, and they were more than happy to share. Ervine was ecstatic. He thanked them profusely and went to collect his slice.
As he approached the break room, however, Ervine noticed something peculiar. There were no plates or napkins in sight. Undeterred, he reached for a slice, intending to eat it bare-handed.
But then, disaster struck. As Ervine lifted the slice towards his mouth, a large glob of melted mozzarella slipped from its grip and landed directly on the crotch of his pants. Time seemed to slow down as Ervine witnessed the horror unfolding before his very eyes.
His coworkers burst into a fit of laughter, their eyes watering with amusement. Ervine stood frozen in place, his face turning beet red. He couldn't believe this was happening.
Scrambling to salvage the situation, Ervine tried to wipe away the cheese, but to no avail. It had already solidified into a permanent stain.
The laughter continued unabated as Ervine returned to his desk, his reputation forever tarnished. From that day forward, he became known as "Pizza Pants Ervine," and his coworkers never let him live it down.
Every office party, every meeting, every elevator ride was accompanied by relentless teasing and reminders of his infamous pizza mishap.
Years later, Ervine still cringes when he thinks about that fateful day. But he has learned to embrace the embarrassment and laugh at himself. After all, it's just a funny story that he can share with his family and friends, reminding them that even in the most embarrassing moments, life can be a delicious slice of pizza.