Short Story #32: Different Types Of Barbies

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Jackson is driving home one evening, when he suddenly realizes that it's his daughter's birthday and he hasn't bought her a present. He drives to the mall, runs to the toy store, and says to the shop assistant, "How much is that Barbie in the window?" 

In a condescending manner, she says, "Which Barbie," She continues, "We have Barbie Goes to the Gym for $19.95, Barbie Goes to the Ball for $19.95, Barbie Goes Shopping for $19.95, Barbie Goes to the Beach for $19.95, Barbie Goes Nightclubbing for $19.95, and Divorced Barbie for $265.00." 

Jackson asks, "Why is the Divorced Barbie $265.00 when all the others are only $19.95?" 

"That's obvious," the sales lady says. "Divorced Barbie comes with Ken's house, Ken's Car, Ken's boat, and Ken's furniture...." 

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