A Malaysian family's attempt to surprise their father on his birthday took an unexpected and absolutely hilarious turn that has left the internet in stitches.

In a video shared by TikTok user @fwbulan78, the scene was set for what should have been a heartwarming, confetti-filled welcome. The son, full of excitement, hid behind the door with a confetti popper, ready to blast it the moment his dad stepped into the house.

@fwbulan78 Nk suprise besday abah tp lain yg jd. 2 3x abh nk buat2 terkejut tp dok tk jd jugak Happy birthday en suami #inikisahtentangbulan #fypppp Kenangan yang tersimpan - Asyari irfan

But when the moment came, nothing happened.

Instead of reacting with confusion or disappointment, the father instantly caught on to the situation and decided to lean into the chaos. Maintaining a completely straight face, he stepped back outside, shut the door behind him, and re-entered the house like it was his first time walking in.

Still, no confetti.

Refusing to give up on the surprise or the fun, the father repeated this routine several times, dramatically opening and closing the door while the family erupted in laughter in the background. The son, meanwhile, continued fiddling with the stubborn popper that refused to cooperate.

After a few loops of this impromptu sketch comedy, the father finally gave up on the suspense and made his way into the house, greeted with cheers and birthday wishes. But just when everyone thought the popper had completely failed, the son managed to trigger it, sending confetti flying through the air and laughter echoing through the room once again.

The video has since gone viral, with netizens loving the dad's quick wit and the wholesome energy of the family moment. Many praised the father's sense of humour, calling him the true star of the show.

Sometimes, even when things don't go according to plan, the joy is in the unexpected, and this family proved just that.