There are some things that shouldn’t be discussed over a phone call and spending a million dollars is probably one of those things. I think even the wealthiest people in the world, such as Jeff Bezos or Bill Gates, would balk at making a million-dollar purchase over the phone. But I guess it would depend on what it is. Those guys probably make big purchases like that over the phone all the time. At my house, if it’s more than a hundred bucks, we usually consult about it, and often we consult for purchases smaller than that, depending on what it is, of course. But what would you do if you had a million in the bank and your spouse called wanting to spend tons of money on, say, a house? In the joke below, you’ll see what happens when one wife makes this call. Enjoy!
Several men were in the locker room of the gym when a cell phone on a bench rang and a man put it on speaker and begins to talk. Everyone else in the room stopped to listen.
MAN: “Hello!”
WOMAN: “Hi Honey, it’s me. Are you at the club?”
MAN: “Yes.”
WOMAN: “I’m at the shops now and found this beautiful leather coat. It’s only $2,000; is it OK if I buy it?”
MAN: “Sure, go ahead if you like it that much.”
WOMAN: “I also stopped by the Lexus dealership and saw the new models. I saw one I really liked.”
MAN: “How much?”
WOMAN: “$90,000.”
MAN: “OK, but for that price I want it with all the options.”
WOMAN: “Great! Oh, and one more thing. I was just talking to Janie and found out that the house I wanted last year is back on the market. They’re asking $980,000 for it.”
MAN: “Well, then go ahead and make an offer of $900,000. They’ll probably take it. If not, we can go the extra eighty-thousand if it’s what you really want.”
WOMAN: “OK. I’ll see you later! I love you so much!”
MAN: “Bye! I love you, too.” The man hung up. The other men in the locker room were staring at him in astonishment, mouths wide open.
He turned and asked, “Anyone know whose phone this is?”
