In a shocking revelation that has left locals both amused and mildly concerned, the small town of Cherokee, North Carolina has officially been declared as the only place on Earth where your GPS might have a sense of humor. Residents report that their navigation devices have started incorporating strong doses of sarcasm and wit into their driving directions, transforming what was once a mundane commute into an entertaining expedition. “I was just driving to the grocery store,” said long-time resident Betty Whitehead, “when out of nowhere, my GPS said, ‘In 300 feet, take a left to avoid an impending doom of stale bread at the Piggly Wiggly.’ I wasn't even aware stale bread was a thing here!” Betty’s tale of GPS sass is not an isolated incident; others have reported similar experiences ranging from comical remarks on local landmarks to bizarre historical anecdotes about the middle of nowhere. Local tech entrepreneur and self-proclaimed GPS whisperer, Rufus Crumple, claims he’s cracked the code behind Cherokee’s quirky GPS behavior. “It all started when I updated my old GPS unit with what I call the ‘Cherokee Charm Patch,’ which is really just me narrating directions like a stand-up comedian,” he explained while adjusting his oversized glasses. “Turns out, the GPS thought it was hilarious! Now it won’t stop cracking jokes!” Visitors to Cherokee have taken notice, too. Tourists have flocked to the town, eager to experience the comedic brilliance of their navigation systems. One adventurous couple, on a honeymoon road trip, recounted an instance where their GPS advised them, “Turn right in 500 feet, unless you want to take a scenic route through the land of awkward family reunions. Trust me; you don’t want that.” Parks and Recreation Director, Linda Chucklesworth, says the town is embracing its newfound fame. “We’re promoting Cherokee as the funniest location on the map! We even considered changing our town slogan to ‘Get Lost, Have a Laugh!’ but decided it might confuse visitors. Instead, we’re just putting up signs that say, ‘Laughing is Mandatory Here!’” Meanwhile, local conspiracy theorists have started suspecting that the GPS humor may even be a covert government experiment aimed at boosting tourism—or perhaps a ploy by the local comedy club to drive business to its open mic nights. “If they can make people laugh, they’ll definitely stop at the diner for a slice of our world-famous pie,” says diner owner Gus Guffaw. “We serve pie so good, it has GPS coordinates of its own.” However, the increased tourist traffic hasn’t come without its challenges. Residents now report that their morning jogs are regularly interrupted by out-of-town vehicles making illogical U-turns as a result of the GPS's unpredictable comedic timing. “It used to be just the occasional lost tourist,” said local jogger Edna Stride. “Now it’s a dozen giggling cars swerving around me as their GPS insists they take a ‘shortcut through the scenic mulberry bush’!” With the town’s popularity skyrocketing, Cherokee is also considering adding GPS-focused events to its annual calendar, including things like “GPS Comedy Nights” and “Tournament of Sarcasm.” Local officials are admittedly excited but acknowledge that this may not be everyone’s cup of tea. “We’ve got to keep a balance,” said Mayor Chuckles who is contemplating the idea of introducing a ‘serious directions week.’ In the meantime, locals are just hoping the humor doesn't get too out of hand. As Betty concluded, “It’s all fun and games until someone’s GPS tells them to drive into a lake. Then we’ll have a real crisis on our hands!”