A grandpa celebrating his 100th birthday had family members bursting with laughter when he flipped the custom t-shirt surprise they had planned on its head.
Relatives of George Strausman, from Long Island, New York, have a tradition stemming back a quarter of a century, where they wear clothes stating their relationship to George during his birthday celebrations.
Over the years, t-shirt slogans have ranged from “George’s Wife” and “George’s Granddaughter” to having his name changed to “Jorge” while celebrating in Mexico.
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It had been several years since the family had been away with George and his wife, Annie, 87, and so they asked if the couple could them on a trip to Punta Cana, in the Dominican Republic.
With George and Annie’s attendance confirmed, the family knew they had to keep up the t-shirt tradition – but George and Annie had other plans.
As the family gathered in their t-shirts, waiting for George and Annie to come down to breakfast, they saw the couple arrive in familiar garments.
George and Annie were wearing their original t-shirts from George’s first ever surprise 25 years earlier, which caused the group to burst into laughter and astonishment.
The heartwarming moment was captured by granddaughter Francesca, 28, who later shared a video of her grandparents’ surprise on social media where it went viral.
She said: “The moment was hilarious and heartwarming.
“We had planned to surprise my grandparents by showing up to breakfast in our custom shirts but to our surprise, they pranked us instead.
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“They arrived at breakfast wearing their original shirts from 25 years ago, the ones that say ‘George’ and ‘George’s Wife.’
“We came in one by one, each wearing our new shirts, and the laughter that ensued was unforgettable.
“Seeing them realize what we had done—and then reading the quotes on the backs of our shirts—was priceless.
“They were absolutely beside themselves with laughter, and it was a moment we’ll all cherish forever.
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“The video has touched so many people in ways we never imagined.
“Friends and family have been flooded with emotions, reminiscing about their own special moments with loved ones.
“On social media, the response has been equally heartwarming, with people from all over expressing how much they enjoyed seeing such a joyful and loving family moment.
“The laughter and happiness that filled that breakfast room have resonated far beyond our immediate circle, making others smile and think of their own grandparents.”