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<FONT face=Tahoma size=2>A couple in their nineties are both having problems remembering <BR>>things. They decide to go to the doctor for a checkup. The doctor <BR>>tells them that they're physically okay, but they might want to <BR>>start writing things down to help them remember.Later that night <BR>>while watching TV, the old man gets up from his chair. His wife <BR>>asks, "Where are you going?"<BR>><BR>>"To the kitchen," he replies.<BR>><BR>>"Will you get me a bowl of ice cream?"<BR>><BR>>"Sure."<BR>><BR>>"Don't you think you should write it down so you can remember it?"<BR>><BR>>she asks.<BR>><BR>>"No, I can remember it."<BR>><BR>>"Well, I'd like some strawberries on top, too. You'd better write it <BR>>down because you know you'll forget it."<BR>><BR>>He says, "I can remember that! You want a bowl of ice-cream w i th <BR>>strawberries." "I'd also like whipped cream. I'm certain you'll <BR>>forget that, so you'd better write it down!" she retorts.<BR>><BR>>Irritated, he says, "I don't need to write it down, I can remember <BR>>it! Leave me alone! Ice cream with strawberries and whipped cream -<BR>><BR>>I got it, for goodness sake!" Then he grumbles into the kitchen.<BR>><BR>>After about 20 minutes, the old man returns from the kitchen and <BR>>hands his wife a plate of bacon and eggs. She stares at the plate <BR>>for a moment and says, "Where's my toast?"</FONT><BR> |
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