LOL, he sounds like me at that age.
Hysterics would’ve ensued had it been me when I was growing up. I have the genetic trait for hysterics, but take great pride in being able to calmly deal with such situations and see the fun and humor in them. Honestly, what was the worst that could happen? A damp carpet?
I’ll take the damp carpet and good memory over what I woulda got any day!