Fred and his wife Edna went to the state fair every single year.

And every year, Fred would say,

“Edna, I sure would love to ride that airplane.”

But Edna always replied,

“I know, Fred… but that airplane ride costs ten dollars, and ten dollars is ten dollars.”

One year, Fred said,

“Edna, I’m 71 years old. If I don’t ride that plane this year, I might never get the chance.”

Still, Edna said,

“Fred, that airplane ride costs ten dollars—and ten dollars is ten dollars.”

The pilot overheard them and said,

“I’ll make you a deal. I’ll take you both for a ride for free—but if you say one single word, it’s ten dollars.”

Up they went! The pilot twisted, looped, and dove through the sky—still not a peep.

When they landed, the pilot said,

“Wow! I did everything I could to make you scream, but you didn’t say a word!”

Fred smiled and said,

“Well, I was gonna say something when Edna fell out…

but you know what she always said—ten dollars is ten dollars!”