An elderly gentleman began to notice something disconcerting: his wife seemed to be having trouble hearing. Being concerned, he gently suggested that she go for a hearing test. His wife, however, refused to entertain the idea.

Determined to show her that there might, in fact, be an issue with her hearing, he came up with a plan. He decided to gather proof.

One day, while she was busy in the kitchen, he went upstairs to their bedroom. He found his old tape recorder, switched it on, and stood at the top of the staircase. With a loud voice, he called out,

“Honey, what’s for supper?”

There was no response. Not one to give up easily, he moved downstairs to the living room and tried again.

“Honey, what’s for supper?” he shouted. Still no answer.

Growing more determined, he went to the edge of the kitchen and called out once again,

“Honey, what’s for supper?”

Again, there was silence.

Finally, he stepped right into the kitchen. This time, standing directly behind her, he raised his voice slightly and articulated every word,

“Honey. What’s. For. Supper?!”

Swiveling around with a hint of exasperation, she responded,

“Damn it, Al, for the hundredth time, CHICKEN!!!”