A college freshman recently experienced a lighthearted yet unforgettable prank from his parents after moving into a dormitory in Bucharest. It all started when his parents called to let him know they were sending a care package. Like any excited student living away from home for the first time, he eagerly rushed to the train station to collect it.

When he arrived, he picked up a large box and carried it back to his dorm room, anticipating the snacks and treats his parents had likely packed. But to his surprise, the package was not filled with goodies. Instead, it contained only wrappers and trash. Confused and slightly disappointed, he rummaged through the box, trying to make sense of what he was seeing.

Amidst the trash, he found a small note that explained the prank. Written on it was a playful yet stern message: “You left your room messy after using it. Please remove the trash.” It was a simple reminder from his parents about keeping his living space tidy, but it was delivered in a way he would never forget.

Amused by the unexpected turn of events, the student quickly got over the initial shock and found the prank funny. Realizing that his parents were trying to teach him a lesson about cleanliness, he couldn’t help but laugh at the clever way they had chosen to communicate their point.

Wanting to share the hilarious moment with others, the student took to Facebook, where he posted the entire story along with a picture of the contents of the package. His post quickly gained traction, going viral within hours. Thousands of people liked, commented, and shared the post, applauding the parents’ creativity and the lesson it imparted. Many users found it a refreshing reminder of how parents can use humor to get their message across, even when their children are miles away.

While some people were shocked by the unusual package contents, others praised the parents for using a harmless prank to drive home an important message. For the young man, it was a lesson learned: keeping his dorm room tidy might prevent another “trash-filled” surprise package in the future.

The story serves as a reminder of how parents often find clever and unexpected ways to teach their children life lessons—even when they’re not physically present. It’s all in good fun, but the message is clear: clean up after yourself, or you might just receive a box of trash!