An elderly husband and wife noticed that they
were beginning to forget many little things around
the house. They were afraid that this could be
dangerous, as one of them may accidentally forget
to turn off the stove and thus cause a fire.
So, they decided to go see their doctor to get
some help. Their physician told them that many
people their age find it useful to write themselves
little notes as reminders. The elderly couple
thought this sounded wonderful, and left the
doctor's office very pleased with the advice.
When they got home, the wife said, "Honey,
will you please go to the kitchen and get me
a dish of ice cream? And why don't you write
that down so you won't forget?"
"Nonsense," said the husband, "I can remember
a dish of ice cream!"
"Well," said the wife, "I'd also like some
strawberries on it. You better write that down,
because I know you'll forget."
"Don't be silly," replied the husband. "A dish
of ice cream and some strawberries. I can remember
that!"
"OK, dear, but I'd like you to put some whipped
cream on top. Now you'd really better write it
down now. You'll forget," said the wife.
"Come now, my memory's not all that bad," said
the husband. "No problem, a dish of ice cream
with strawberries and whipped cream."
With that, the husband shut the kitchen door
behind him. The wife could hear him getting out
pots and pans, and making some noise inconsistent
with his preparing a dish of ice cream, strawberries,
and whipped cream. He emerged from the kitchen
about 15 minutes later.
Walking over to his wife, he presented her
with a plate of bacon and eggs. The wife took
one look at the plate, glanced up at her husband
and said, "Hey, where's the toast?"
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