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?"