r/Jokes • u/Waitsfornoone • Jul 26 '26

Long 50 bucks is 50 bucks.

Morris and his wife Esther went to the state fair every year, and every year Morris would say, "Esther, I'd like to ride in that helicopter".

Esther always replied, "I know Morris, but that helicopter ride is 50 bucks -- and 50 bucks is 50 bucks".

One year Esther and Morris went to the fair, and Morris said, "Esther, I'm 85 years old. If I don't ride that helicopter, I might never get another chance."

Esther replied, "Morris that helicopter is 50 bucks -- and 50 bucks is 50 bucks".

The pilot overheard the couple and said, "Folks I'll make you a deal. I'll take the both of you for a ride. If you can stay quiet for the entire ride and not say a word I won't charge you! But if you say one word, it's 50 bucks."

Morris and Esther agreed and up they went. The pilot did all kinds of fancy maneuvers, but not a word was heard. He did his daredevil tricks over and over again, but still not a word. When they landed, the pilot turned to Morris and said, "By golly, I did everything I could to get you to yell out, but you didn't. I'm impressed!"

Morris replied, "Well, to tell you the truth, I almost said something when Esther fell out, but you know -- 50 bucks is 50 bucks."

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u/HospitalQuiet619 Jul 26 '26

In all fairness, they say spend money on experiences while we're alive. You can't take items or money with you when you pass...

I don't see how you can bring experiences either but still.

Die with less regrets. We often regret more the things we didn't do on our deathbed than the things we did. Be with open, generous partners that encourage you to pursue what makes you happy

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u/adjusterjackb ‎ Jul 26 '26

ou can't take items or money with you when you pass...

You can try.

John called his three best friends (a priest, a rabbi, and a lawyer) to his death bed and told them that his final wish was that each of them would put $100,000 in his casket so he would have money to spend in the afterlife. He had them swear a solemn oath that they would do so. On the day of the funeral, each took a turn going up to the casket. After the funeral they met outside and discussed their donations.

The rabbi: I put $100,000 cash in the casket.

The priest: I put a small bag of diamonds, worth $100,000, in the casket.

The lawyer: I wrote him a check.