The phrase "a comedy of errors" is well known. Now let me introduce you to the lesser known phrase "a comedy of elders". This is a type of exchange that frequently happens when individuals reach a certain age. As an example, here's one featuring my sister and I:
Me: So the other day I was…
My Sister: What? I can’t hear you.
Me (louder): I was saying, the other day (pause)
My Sister: What?
Me (shouting): YOU STILL CAN'T HEAR ME?
My Sister: No, I heard you! I was waiting for you to
continue.
Me (befuddled) : Continue what?
My Sister: You were saying, “The other day…”
Me (pause): I forgot.
My Sister: What’d you forget?
Me (irritated): I forgot what I was going to say.
My Sister: What? I can’t hear you.
Me (shouting): NEVERMIND.
My Sister: Never mine? What are you talking about?!
Me (sighing): futility...
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