The crunch of autumn leaves usually means cleanup for their dad, but for Stella and Mable, it’s an open invitation to disappear into the biggest pile they can find. In this Instagram video, their dad approaches an enormous pile in the front yard with the words “wait for it” written across the screen. At first, it looks like just another heap of raked leaves — until a brown nose and a curious eye peek out from beneath. Then, with a quick tilt of the camera, we realize there’s not just one, but two Labradors hidden deep in the pile, making the whole thing twice as funny.
Instagram video shows Labradors hiding in huge pile of leaves
The clip has become an instant favorite online, garnering more than 138k likes and countless amused comments. Each scene adds to the running gag. In one, Stella’s whole face pops through the pile, her body completely buried as her dad mutters, “That is really bizarre.”
Another time, the leaves have frozen solid. Their dad circles the mound, saying he wants to move it. But then he spots her golden fur tucked deep beneath the frosty leaves. Stella has yet again managed to wedge herself inside, her big brown eyes staring out like it’s the most natural thing in the world.
What makes it so sweet is how committed both sisters are to the bit. Labradors are famous for their playful spirits and love of simple joys, and Stella and Mable prove it by treating leaf piles like their personal playground. The saga continues as he calls out — “Not again!” — when he finds both girls hiding yet another time. Even when he pleads, “Come on in, girls, I can’t do this anymore,” they stay put, clearly delighted with their leafy fortress.
Viewers had the best reactions: “Labouflage!” one joked, while another admitted, “The next pile of leaves I see, I’m checking for Labradors.” With sisters like Stella and Mable, even a pile of leaves becomes pure comedy gold.
