Couple in their nineties
are both having problems remembering
>things. During a check-up, 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.
>'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 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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