After a routine checkup, an elderly couple receives some advice from their doctor.

Physically, they’re in good shape, but their memory?

Well, that’s starting to slip. The doctor suggests they start writing things down to help them remember. They nod, thank him, and go on their way.

A few days later, they’re watching TV when the old man suddenly gets up from his chair.

“Where are you going?” his wife asks.

“To the kitchen,” he replies.

“Can you get me a bowl of ice cream?” she requests.

“Of course,” he says.

“You should write it down,” she suggests. “You always forget things.”

“I don’t need to write it down,” he scoffs. “I got it—ice cream.”

“Well, I’d like some strawberries on top,” she adds. “You definitely need to write that down.”

He shakes his head. “Ice cream with strawberries. I got it.”

“And don’t forget the whipped cream,” she insists. “You’ll forget. Just write it down.”

Now getting annoyed, he huffs, “I don’t need to write it down! Ice cream, strawberries, whipped cream. I can remember that!”

He stomps off to the kitchen.

About 20 minutes later, he returns and proudly hands her a plate of bacon and eggs.

She stares at it in disbelief before shouting, “I knew it! You forgot the onions!”