Have you ever come across a joke that perfectly captures cleverness and playful mischief? Here’s a classic tale about a quick-thinking husband and a couple of well-timed text messages to his wife.
Imagine this: it’s late at night, and a husband is about to send a message to his wife—unaware that a harmless little scheme is about to unfold.
The First Text
He carefully types out:
“Hi, I’ll be home late. Please try to wash all my dirty clothes and make sure my favorite meal is ready when I get back.”
He sends the message and waits.
No Response
Minutes pass. No reply. The husband isn’t discouraged—in fact, he decides to raise the stakes.
The Second Text
He sends another message, this time with an exciting addition:
“Oh, and I forgot to mention—I got a salary increase at the end of the month. I’m buying you a new car.”
The Reply
Almost instantly, his phone buzzes. His wife responds:
“OMG, really?”
The Punchline
Grinning, the husband replies:
“No. I just wanted to make sure you received my first message.”