English Original
An elderly couple in their eighties, experiencing frequent memory lapses, decided to visit their doctor for a check-up to ensure nothing was seriously wrong.
After examining them, the doctor assured the couple they were physically healthy. He suggested they start writing things down to aid their memory. Thanking the doctor, they returned home.
That evening, while watching television, the husband rose from his chair. "Where are you going?" his wife asked.
"To the kitchen," he replied.
"Could you bring me a bowl of ice cream?"
"Sure."
"Perhaps you should write it down to remember?"
"No, I can remember that."
"Well, I'd also like strawberries on top. You'd better write it down; I know you'll forget."
"I can remember: a bowl of ice cream with strawberries."
"And I'd like whipped cream on top, too. I know you'll forget that, so write it down."
With irritation in his voice, he insisted, "I don't need to write it down! I can remember!" He then stormed into the kitchen.
About thirty minutes later, he returned and handed her a plate of bacon and eggs. She stared at the plate for a moment and said, "You forgot my toast."
中文翻译
一对年过八旬的老夫妇饱受健忘困扰，于是决定去看医生，检查一下是否身体有恙。
检查完毕后，医生告诉他们身体很健康，但建议他们开始把事情记下来，以帮助记忆。夫妇俩谢过医生便回家了。
当晚看电视时，老先生从椅子上站了起来。他的妻子问道：“你去哪儿？”
“去厨房。”他回答。
“能给我拿碗冰淇淋吗？”
“当然。”
“你不觉得该写下来才记得住吗？”
“不用，我记得住。”
“好吧，我还想在顶上放些草莓。你最好写下来，我知道你会忘的。”
“我记得住：你要一碗加了草莓的冰淇淋。”
“我还想要点搅打奶油。我知道你会忘的，所以写下来吧。”
他语气烦躁地坚持道：“我不需要写下来！我记得住！”说完便气冲冲地进了厨房。
大约三十分钟后，他回来了，递给她一盘培根和鸡蛋。她盯着盘子看了一会儿，说道：“你忘了我的烤面包。”