I knew right away what was going on, since it was so similar to a comedy routine I heard 30-40 years ago.
That was a Jewish woman calling her Jewish mother, going through a long litany of problems, eliciting sympathetic and helpful responses, followed by mother promising to come right over to take care of things. When they finally realize that she has the wrong number, the daughter says, "Does this mean you aren't coming over?"
Somehow I voted 5 stars on this one and then forgot to comment! I am getting ancient.
The old jokes were not identical to this story, they had the same superstructure of ideas but were different. Shakespeare "stole" all his plots, but his words! Even in the world of jokes the same written material comes out different depending on which comic is delivering.
Really a nice piece of writing by Britease!
Absolutely
wonderful story.
Yep...
You "caught me out" & I really enjoyed it!!
Well done!
Funny and surprising. I can't say I'm usually fooled by stories with twists, but this one totally drew me in. Excellent job!
Thanks, ohio
Way Cool!
This story put a BIG smile upon mt face. Good writing!
not bad but a rather old joke
I knew right away what was going on, since it was so similar to a comedy routine I heard 30-40 years ago.
That was a Jewish woman calling her Jewish mother, going through a long litany of problems, eliciting sympathetic and helpful responses, followed by mother promising to come right over to take care of things. When they finally realize that she has the wrong number, the daughter says, "Does this mean you aren't coming over?"
Other than that, a good story.
Yes, you did
pretty clever. except, you usually know what your partner voice like even on the telephone. still good, thanks!
Astonishing, amazing
Unespected, the best story I've read in a very long time, congratulations to one of the best writers in this site.
When he said to forget the conversation I figured it out. Very fun little story, thanks for coming up with it.
ROFLMAO!!!
Caught me out straight away! Thoroughly enjoyable read, O Henry has nothing on you.
Rehash of an old joke...
without a new twist. I expected something more.
Funny
I could see the train a comin' , but it was still funny.
Slow day
Must have been a slow day around the ole pub. Not much original here Brit. I expect more from you. Flawless presentation, just no meat.
Fool me once -shame on you
Fool me twice -shame on me
God dang it-you got me again!
Got me
A train coming? What train? That was a good one Brit. Thanks. Jim
Good one
Yeah, an old joke but still funny. I'd love to be a fly on the wall at the house of the wife that called him.
But come on, "Oh dear!"?????
Loved it
I love these short stories with a little twist.
Ha Ha!!!!!!!
LOL
funny and lite
A well done story, lite humor, almost a tongue in cheek type of story.
I enjoyed the read, thanks .
Thanks for the smile on a Sunday Morning
Sometimes it's the little gems like ths one that put a smile on your face. For the crap I've heaved on some of your stories I retract it!
Great!
Thank you for the fun read.
Copy ?
What everybody said !!
...you cunning linguist you....HAHAHAHA
Thanks.
How'd I miss this little gem????`
Long time no hear??? Nice little ditty Brit. And I do have a nice pair of red four inch heels....roflmao
Always love your humour Brit, keep them coming.
Amanda
That one got a chuckle!
Loved it...
KNOCK KNOCK RING A DING DING
who's there, who's this who did you call. TK U MLJ LV NV
Nicely Done
Somehow I voted 5 stars on this one and then forgot to comment! I am getting ancient.
The old jokes were not identical to this story, they had the same superstructure of ideas but were different. Shakespeare "stole" all his plots, but his words! Even in the world of jokes the same written material comes out different depending on which comic is delivering.
Really a nice piece of writing by Britease!
Ha
Talk about mistaken identity.
Yay
Not only did he fix another couple's marriage but it seems he's going to be having some big time fun himself.
Ha
Made me laugh
That was a nice twist: didn't see it coming, and actually got me chuckling, which is a rarity in this category. Well done.
Caught
Neat and funny!
Very cute and nicely done.
I liked it a lot, thank you for writing.
Loved it!
Well done... They are getting better the lower into the alphabet we go! Another 5!
Saw That One Coming
Sorry, Brit, didn't fool me at all!
Very clever
Fun relaxing read. Thanks,
Second time through...
A fun flash tale. Five stars.
That...
...was fun.
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