We Share Everything

A young man encountered an aged couple in a Macdonald's Restaurant. He watched them for some time. He noticed that the older lady found a booth for them while the old man ordered food. It did amaze him somewhat that the old man ordered a Big Mac, a large order of French fries and a large drink.

When the old man carried the food to the table where the Mrs. was sitting, he smiled at the young observer. The young guy finally got nerve enough to begin conversation.

"I see you ordered only one Big Mac, one order of fries and a large drink. I also notice that you have two straws in the drink," he casually offered. "Is there a reason why only one of you is eating?"

"No, young fellow," the old man said. "We share everything. We've been married for over forty years and have always shared everything."

The old man paused to carefully break the Big Mac into two equal pieces. He and the woman divided the fries. Since there was an uneven number of fries in the package, they broke one into two pieces so each of them had the same amount.

"I am impressed," said the young man. "Such love for each other is hard to find nowadays."

"Yes, that is correct," the old man responded. Then, he began eating his half of the Big Mac and fries. The woman just sat and watched.

The inquisitive youngster again interrupted."Sir, you said you share everything, but your wife is just watching while you are eating. Can you explain that to me?"

"Of course," the old man said. "We are sharing everything in this meal, just as we share nearly every other aspect of life."

"I beg to differ, Sir," the young man said. "You are eating; she is watching. That does not look to me as if you are sharing."

"We share everything, young man," said the old man.

"Why is she not eating, then?" the inquisitor queried.

"She is waiting for my teeth," was the old man's answer.