The Thermometer Trick

A nurse was doing her morning rounds when she entered a room where a patient just would not stop talking.

He complained about the food, the bed, the temperature, the noise… everything.

She tried to check his chart, but he kept interrupting.

Finally, she smiled and said, Sir, I just need to take your temperature.

He nodded but kept talking.

She gently placed the thermometer in his mouth.

Instant silence.

She stepped back, relieved, and continued writing her notes.

A few moments later, another nurse walked in and paused.

Wow… how did you get him to stop talking?

The first nurse grinned and held up the thermometer.

Works every time.

The second nurse nodded, impressed.

A minute later, the patient suddenly pulled the thermometer out, looked at it, and said:

Hey…

This thing works great.

You got one long enough for my wife?