Joke No. 229

The Husband and Wife

An elderly husband and wife noticed they were beginning to
forget little things around the house. They were afraid that this
could be dangerous so they decided to go see a doctor to get
some help.

Their doctor told them that many people their age find it useful
to write themselves little notes as reminders. This seemed like
an excellent idea.

When they got home, the wife said, "Honey, will you please go to
the kitchen and get me a dish of ice cream? Why don't you write
that down so you won't forget?"

"Nonsense," said the husband, "I can remember a dish of ice
cream!"

"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.

"No problem, 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 lots of noise.
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, "Where's the toast? I TOLD you to write it down!"