An old man was becoming increasingly concerned about his wife’s difficulty in hearing. Despite his recommendations to get a hearing test, she stubbornly refused. Determined to prove his point, he came up with a clever plan.
One day, the man went upstairs and grabbed a recorder. With his wife in the kitchen, he turned it on and shouted, “Honey, what’s for supper?” To his surprise, there was no response. Undeterred, he went downstairs and repeated the question, but still, no answer.
Not giving up, he ventured into the living room and yelled again, “Honey, what’s for supper?” But once again, there was no reply. Feeling frustrated, he decided to take it a step further. He positioned himself right outside the kitchen and bellowed, “What’s for supper?” Yet, his wife remained oblivious to his calls.
Finally, he mustered the courage to stand right behind her and asked, with clarity and emphasis, “Honey. What’s. For. Supper?!” At last, his wife turned around, slightly exasperated, and exclaimed, “Damn it, Al! For the hundredth time, CHICKEN!!!”
Through this comical exchange, the old man succeeded in proving to his wife the extent of her hearing challenge. While the story brings a smile to our faces, it also highlights the importance of addressing hearing difficulties as we age.
If you or a loved one find yourself struggling to hear, don’t hesitate to seek professional help. Hearing tests can identify any issues and allow for appropriate intervention. Remember, there’s no shame in taking care of your hearing and embracing a better quality of life.
