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WHO KNOWS
THE HUSBAND ANSWERED THE PHONE AND SAID, "I DON'T KNOW,
CALL UP THE WEATHER BUREAU ," AND HUNG UP.
"WHO WAS THAT?" ASKED HIS WIFE. "I DON'T KNOW. SOME
NUT WANTED TO KNOW IF THE COAST WAS CLEAR."
Submitter comment: HE HEARD THIS IN THE OFFICE THAT HE WORKED IN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Stupid man or woman |
Date learned: 10-31-1967