They say laughter is the best medicine — and sometimes, it’s the kind that works instantly. This story is one of those perfect doses: simple, wholesome, and so delightfully unexpected that it leaves you smiling long after it ends. It’s the kind of tale you can tell at dinner with friends, during coffee with family, or at a Sunday gathering — the kind that gets everyone laughing without a hint of offense.

It begins in the lounge of a country club, where a man sits relaxing after a long day — perhaps with cards, perhaps with a drink. His phone rings, cheerful and bright. He answers. On the other end is a woman’s voice, excited: “Hi, honey! I just stopped by the Mercedes dealership. They’ve got the new models in, and I found one I love — silver, convertible. I just wanted to check if it’s okay to get it.” The man smiles, calm as ever, and replies, “If you like it, sweetheart, get it. You deserve it.”

Encouraged, she continues, “Oh, and remember that diamond necklace I wanted last year? They still have it — though the price went up a bit.” Again, his tone is steady: “If it makes you happy, get it too.” Overjoyed, she gushes, “Thank you, darling! You’re wonderful. I’ll see you tonight!” The man ends the call, slips the phone back into his pocket, and looks up to see his friends staring in stunned silence.

Then, with a mischievous grin, he asks, “Anyone know whose phone this is?” The room erupts with laughter. The joke is clean, clever, and timeless — proof that good humor doesn’t need cruelty or crudeness to land. It just needs the right setup, a little surprise, and the joy of sharing a story that leaves everyone grinning.