Local man Michael Ellis received quite a shock earlier this week when he discovered that a “tidy mouse” had taken up residence in his shed and taken it upon itself to clean up the mess.
According to Ellis, the mouse had been visiting his shed at night for several days, and each morning he would find that the clutter and debris had been neatly stacked and organised. “At first I thought I was going mad,” said Ellis. “I mean, who ever heard of a mouse cleaning up after themselves? But sure enough, every morning I’d come out here and the place would be spotless.”
Ellis was understandably skeptical of the little rodent’s cleaning abilities, but after setting up a camera to monitor the shed at night, he was amazed to see the mouse in action. “It was incredible,” said Ellis. “The little guy was dragging bits of paper and twig into neat piles, and even sweeping up the sawdust with its tail. I couldn’t believe it.”
The story of the “tidy mouse” has quickly gone viral on social media, with many users praising the creature for its dedication to cleanliness and order. However, not everyone is convinced of the mouse’s good intentions.
“I think it’s a bit suspicious, to be honest,” said local pest control expert, Alan Davies. “I mean, what’s in it for the mouse? It’s not like they need a tidy place to live. And if they were really that interested in cleanliness, why aren’t they doing this in people’s homes? Something doesn’t add up.”
Others have expressed concern that the mouse’s cleaning efforts may be a sign of a more serious problem. “It’s possible that this mouse is part of a larger group, or even an organised crime syndicate,” suggested local conspiracy theorist, Karen Jones. “What if they’re trying to infiltrate our homes and businesses and take over from within? We need to be vigilant.”
Despite the speculation surrounding the “tidy mouse,” Ellis says he’s just happy to have a clean shed. “I don’t care what the mouse’s motivations are,” he said. “As long as it keeps doing what it’s doing, I’m happy. Heck, I might even leave out some extra cleaning supplies for it.”
In the end, the story of the “tidy mouse” may be less about the virtues of cleanliness and more about the power of social media to turn even the most mundane occurrences into internet sensations. Whatever the truth may be, one thing is clear: for now, the mouse remains a beloved and mysterious figure in the Welsh town of Swansea.
