**Texas Hit by Grapefruit-Sized Hail as Memorial Day Weekend Storms Strike the South: Local Residents Left Wondering if They Should Start a Fruit Stand**
In a shocking turn of events this Memorial Day weekend, Texas was pummeled by grapefruit-sized hail, leaving residents wondering if they should start a fruit stand or invest in a new roof. The storms, which swept through the South like a Texas-sized piñata, had locals ducking for cover and questioning their life choices—like why they didn’t just stay inside and binge-watch “The Great British Bake Off.”
“I thought it was just a regular storm,” said local resident and self-proclaimed weather expert, Billy Bob “Hailstorm” Johnson. “But when I saw those grapefruits falling from the sky, I knew it was time to grab my helmet and my margarita mix. You can’t let a little hail ruin your weekend!”
As the hailstones rained down, many Texans took to social media to share their experiences. “I was just trying to grill some burgers when I heard a loud thud,” tweeted local barbecue enthusiast, Linda “Grill Master” Thompson. “I thought my husband was trying to sneak in a surprise steak, but it turns out it was just a grapefruit-sized hailstone. Now I’m just waiting for the hail to turn into a full-blown fruit salad!”
Meanwhile, meteorologists were baffled by the phenomenon. “We’ve seen hail before, but grapefruit-sized? That’s a new one,” said Dr. Sunny Skies, a leading meteorologist at the Texas Weather Institute. “We’re currently investigating whether this is a sign of climate change or if Texas just really wanted to throw a fruit-themed party.”
In the aftermath of the storm, local businesses have reported a surge in grapefruit sales. “I’ve never seen so many people buying grapefruits in my life,” said Joe “Citrus King” Martinez, owner of the local grocery store. “I’m thinking of changing my store’s name to ‘Hail and Grapefruits’—it’s got a nice ring to it!”
As Texans clean up the aftermath, one thing is clear: if life gives you grapefruit-sized hail, you might as well make a cocktail. Just don’t forget the salt!
