{"id":3245,"date":"2025-04-08T19:26:27","date_gmt":"2025-04-08T18:26:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/savedblog.com\/?p=3245"},"modified":"2025-04-11T16:41:02","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T15:41:02","slug":"the-elderly-couple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/savedblog.com\/?p=3245","title":{"rendered":"The Elderly Couple"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Three scientists\u2014Papaia, Banani, Ravioli\u2014and their assistant Igor, who are supposed to attend the famous dark matter conference, board the wrong flight and end up on the other side of the world. After arriving at the wrong airport, they book a hotel for the night, but it\u2019s not exactly what they expected\u2026 in the sense that it\u2019s awful. After a rough night, they also get stuck in the elevator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hotel clerk calls the technician, but he doesn\u2019t want to pay the emergency fee, so they\u2019ll have to wait until dinner time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, at the reception, the clerk, unaware of the noises coming from the elevator, continues his workday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clerk: The phone\u2019s ringing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He picks up the phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clerk: Hello? Yes, this is the Sunflowerr Hotel&#8230; No, it&#8217;s spelled with two r&#8217;s&#8230; Sunflowerr! Yes\u2026 maybe that&#8217;s why the GPS can&#8217;t find it\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2026Yes, yes, we&#8217;re expecting you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, the doorbell rings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clerk: More victims\u2026 I mean\u2026 guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He walks down the stairs. At the entrance, an elderly couple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clerk: Good morning. Welcome! I\u2019ve been expecting you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Man: Good morning. But is this the right place? We got confused when we saw that warehouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clerk: Oh no! Don\u2019t worry, it happens to everyone! It&#8217;s my uncle&#8217;s carpentry shop. Be careful with those nailed boards when you walk through it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Woman: Can we use the elevator?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clerk: No, ma&#8217;am! Unfortunately, it\u2019s out of service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Man: I hear some noises coming from the door! Could someone be stuck inside?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clerk: No! What are you talking about, sir! It&#8217;s the workers fixing it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Woman: Ah! You\u2019re renovating, that\u2019s why this place is so messy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clerk: Uh\u2026 let\u2019s just say yes! Anyway, go ahead, I\u2019ll get your key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Man: I hope the renovation goes well, this hotel really needs it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clerk: I\u2019m sorry for the inconvenience, we\u2019re working for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Man: Be careful, dear, don\u2019t trip on the stairs, they\u2019re all damp with humidity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Woman: Thanks, dear! I was expecting more, considering the outrageous price we paid!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clerk: Unfortunately, it\u2019s the owner who sets the prices. You know, the city is fully booked because of that famous kangaroo fair&#8230; Anyway, if you have any problems or complaints, don\u2019t hesitate to ask for compensation&#8230; Because&#8230; We\u2019re insured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/savedblog.com\/?p=3242\">Previous<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/savedblog.com\/?p=3249\">Next<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Three scientists\u2014Papaia, Banani, Ravioli\u2014and their assistant Igor, who are supposed to attend the famous dark matter conference, board the wrong flight and end up on the other side of the world. 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