What is/ are some of the best and/or most creative excuses to get out of work or anything else that you have either used or heard?

What is/ are some of the best and/or most creative excuses to get out of work or anything else that you have either used or heard?
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When I was in the 6th grade I pretended I had spontaneously lost my vision. I put on such a good show everyone bought it. I really hated sixth grade.
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