I’m trying to stay away from ethnic jokes during these days of political correctness, so I’m again picking upon Swedes for the following:
Abe dies, leaving a will that stipulates $30,000 for an elaborate funeral. Asthe last of the visitors departs the services, his widow, Sarah, turns toher dearest friend, Sadie, and says, “Well, I think Abe would be pleased.”
“I’m sure you’re right,” replies Sadie, who then lowers her voice and leansin close. “How much did this really cost?”
“All of it,” says Sarah. “All thirty thousand.”
“No!” Sadie exclaims. “I mean, it was very nice, but $30,000?”
Sarah replies, “Yes. The funeral was $6,500; I donated $500 to the synagogue,and the wake, food and drinks were another $500. The rest went for theMemorial Stone.”
Sadie computes quickly in her head and asks, “$22,500 for a Memorial Stone? My goodness,how big is it?”
I’m trying to stay away from ethnic jokes during these days of political correctness, so I’m again picking upon Swedes for the following:
Abe dies, leaving a will that stipulates $30,000 for an elaborate funeral. Asthe last of the visitors departs the services, his widow, Sarah, turns toher dearest friend, Sadie, and says, “Well, I think Abe would be pleased.”
“I’m sure you’re right,” replies Sadie, who then lowers her voice and leansin close. “How much did this really cost?”
“All of it,” says Sarah. “All thirty thousand.”
“No!” Sadie exclaims. “I mean, it was very nice, but $30,000?”
Sarah replies, “Yes. The funeral was $6,500; I donated $500 to the synagogue,and the wake, food and drinks were another $500. The rest went for theMemorial Stone.”
Sadie computes quickly in her head and asks, “$22,500 for a Memorial Stone? My goodness,how big is it?”
“Two and a half carats.”