A couple in their nineties are both having
problems remembering things. During a checkup, the doctor tells them that
they're physically okay, but they might want to start writing things down to
help them remember.
Later that night, while watching TV, the old
man gets up from his chair. "Want anything while I'm in the kitchen?"
he asks. (more after the cut)
"Will you get me a bowl of ice
cream?"
"Sure.."
"Don't you think you should write it
down so you can remember it?" she asks.
"No, I can remember it."
"Well, I'd like some strawberries on
top, too. Maybe you should write it down, so as not to forget it?"
He says, "I can remember that. You want
a bowl of ice cream with strawberries."
"I'd also like whipped cream. I'm
certain you'll forget that, write it down?" she asks.
Irritated, he says, "I don't need to
write it down, I can remember it! Ice cream with strawberries and whipped cream
- I got it, for goodness sake!"
Then he toddles into the kitchen. After about
20 minutes, The old man returns from the kitchen and hands his wife a plate of
bacon and eggs.. She stares at the plate for a moment.
"Where's my toast?"
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