{"id":3096,"date":"2025-10-25T00:16:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T00:16:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/states-news.com\/?p=3096"},"modified":"2025-10-25T00:16:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-25T00:16:20","slug":"joke-of-the-day-the-divorce-call","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/states-news.com\/?p=3096","title":{"rendered":"JOKE OF THE DAY: \u201cThe Divorce Call\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

An old man picked up the phone one afternoon, sighed deeply, and dialed his son\u2019s number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cListen,\u201d he said the moment his son answered. \u201cYour mother and I are getting divorced. Forty-five years of misery is enough.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The son nearly dropped the phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDad, what are you talking<\/em> about? You and Mom are the most stubborn couple I know \u2014 you don\u2019t even agree on pizza toppings, but you\u2019ve survived everything together!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The old man sounded exhausted. \u201cWe can\u2019t stand each other anymore. I\u2019m tired of seeing her face every morning, and I\u2019m done talking about this. Call your sister and let her know.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then \u2014 click.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

He hung up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The son sat there in stunned silence for a moment, then scrambled for his phone again. His hands were shaking as he dialed his sister\u2019s number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLisa, it\u2019s me. I just got off the phone with Dad. He says he and Mom are getting divorced.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat?!\u201d Lisa practically shouted through the phone. \u201cThey can\u2019t! They\u2019ve been together since forever!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI tried to talk to him, but he hung up. He told me to call you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lisa\u2019s eyes widened, panic flashing across her face as she grabbed her car keys \u2014 even though she lived hundreds of miles away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is insane,\u201d she said, pacing. \u201cThere\u2019s no way we\u2019re letting this happen.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Without hesitation, she hung up and called her father. The phone rang twice before he picked up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDad!\u201d she yelled. \u201cYou are NOT getting divorced! Do you hear me?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLisa\u2014\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo! I don\u2019t want to hear it! My brother and I are flying home tomorrow morning to talk this through in person. Until then, do not<\/em> call a lawyer or sign anything<\/em>! Got it?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also Read : JOKE OF THE DAY: The Postcard That Changed Everything<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYes, dear,\u201d the old man said meekly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGood.\u201d She hung up, her heart still racing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The old man stared at the phone for a long moment. Then he slowly turned to his wife, who was sitting at the kitchen table, sipping tea and flipping through a magazine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He grinned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWell,\u201d he said, \u201cthey\u2019re coming for Thanksgiving.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His wife looked up, unimpressed. \u201cDid you tell them we were paying for their flights?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He chuckled, leaning back in his chair. \u201cNot yet. I figured we\u2019d drop that bomb once they arrive.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Great Family Reunion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The next day, the siblings rushed into their childhood home, bursting through the door like firefighters responding to an emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMom! Dad!\u201d Lisa called out. \u201cWe\u2019re here! Please, tell us what\u2019s going on!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their parents were sitting calmly at the kitchen table, sipping coffee and munching on toast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOh, you made it!\u201d their mother said sweetly. \u201cHow was the flight?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe flight<\/em>?!\u201d the son exclaimed. \u201cYou two are getting divorced, and you\u2019re asking about the flight?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His father looked up with a perfectly straight face. \u201cDivorced? Oh, no. That was just to get you two to come visit.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lisa\u2019s jaw dropped. \u201cWHAT?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her mother smiled warmly. \u201cYou never call, you never visit. We figured if we said we were dying, you\u2019d send flowers. But divorce? That gets you on a plane.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The son stood frozen. \u201cYou tricked us?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAbsolutely,\u201d the father said, grinning. \u201cAnd since you\u2019re here, the garage door\u2019s been acting up, and your mother could use help setting up her new phone.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Real Lesson<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For a long moment, the room was silent. Then the siblings burst out laughing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lisa shook her head. \u201cI can\u2019t believe you did that.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOh, please,\u201d their mother said, waving her hand. \u201cYou two are so busy with your own lives that we had to get creative. Do you know the last time we saw you both at the same table?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLast Christmas,\u201d the son said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cExactly,\u201d the father replied. \u201cAnd that was two years ago<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lisa sighed, sitting down. \u201cYou could\u2019ve just asked<\/em> us to visit.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOh, we did,\u201d her father said. \u201cThree times. You said you were busy. So we thought\u2014let\u2019s make it dramatic. Worked like a charm.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her mother winked. \u201cAfter forty-five years of marriage, you learn a thing or two about persuasion.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dinner, Memories, and a Little Payback<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

By evening, the house smelled like roast turkey, mashed potatoes, and cinnamon. The siblings had unpacked, laughed over old family photos, and even helped fix that stubborn garage door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After dinner, they all sat together on the porch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lisa leaned back, smiling. \u201cYou know, this might\u2019ve been the smartest trick you ever pulled.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The old man nodded. \u201cThat\u2019s marriage for you \u2014 equal parts patience, teamwork, and strategy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His wife smirked. \u201cYou forgot manipulation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everyone laughed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then she added, \u201cNext time, though, you\u2019re<\/em> the one paying for their flights.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her husband sighed dramatically. \u201cWorth every penny.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Week Later<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When the siblings flew back home, they promised to visit more often. And for a while, they did \u2014 weekly phone calls, regular check-ins, and even surprise visits just to say hi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But eventually, life got busy again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Work. Kids. Schedules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, one evening, Lisa\u2019s phone buzzed. A text from Dad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dad:<\/strong> \u201cHey, your mom and I are separating again. Forty-six years this time.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Lisa rolled her eyes and hit call<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNice try, Dad. When\u2019s dinner?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He chuckled. \u201cSaturday at six. Bring dessert.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moral of the Story<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Never underestimate the creativity of parents who miss their kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After decades of marriage, they may have their arguments \u2014 but they\u2019ve also mastered the fine art of emotional blackmail, humor, and unconditional love<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And as for that \u201cdivorce\u201d?
Let\u2019s just say they\u2019re still happily together\u2026
scheming their next plan to get everyone home for Christmas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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