**Magnitude 4.2 Earthquake Shakes Hawaii Coast, Locals Blame It on Overzealous Hula Dancing**
In a shocking turn of events, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake rattled the serene shores of Hawaii, leaving locals wondering if it was a natural disaster or just a particularly enthusiastic hula dance-off. Witnesses reported that the tremor struck at 3:42 PM, just as Auntie Mabel was attempting to break the world record for the longest hula performance while simultaneously frying spam musubi.
“I thought it was just Auntie Mabel’s hips finally giving in,” said local beachgoer and self-proclaimed earthquake expert, Kimo “Shaky” Johnson. “But then I realized, no, this was a real earthquake! I mean, I’ve seen her dance, but this was on a whole new level of seismic activity!”
The US Geological Survey confirmed the quake, but local residents are convinced it was caused by the recent influx of tourists trying to learn the hula. “Every time a tourist tries to do the hula, I swear the ground shakes,” said local historian and part-time ukulele player, Lani “The Ground Shaker” Kealoha. “It’s like they’re summoning the spirits of the volcanoes or something!”
In a bizarre twist, the Hawaiian Tourism Board has decided to embrace the earthquake as a new attraction. “Come for the beaches, stay for the tremors!” said board member and self-proclaimed “Tremor Enthusiast,” Duke “The Quake Maker” Kaimana. “We’re even considering a new hula dance called ‘The Earthquake Shuffle.’ It’s all the rage!”
As the dust settles and Auntie Mabel resumes her hula, locals are left to ponder the true cause of the quake. Was it a natural phenomenon, or just the universe’s way of telling us to stop frying spam musubi? Only time—and perhaps a few more tremors—will tell.
