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 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?'
