One day, a father finished work and, on his way home, suddenly remembered that it was his daughter’s birthday. He rushedHURRIED to a toy shop and asked the salesperson: “How much for one of those Barbies in the display windowSHOP WINDOW?” The salesperson replied: “Which one do you mean, Sir? We have Work Out Barbie for €19.95, Shopping Barbie for €19.95, Beach Barbie for €19.95, Disco Barbie for €19.95, Ballerina Barbie for €19.95, Astronaut Barbie for €19.95, Skater Barbie for €19.95, and Divorced Barbie for €199.95.”
The astonishedVERY SURPRISED father asked: “How much?! Why is the Divorced Barbie €199.95 and the others only €19.95?” The exasperated salesperson sighedTHE SALESPERSON, VERY ANNOYED, SIGHED and answered: “Sir, the other Barbies only come with an outfitA SET OF CLOTHES. Divorced Barbie comes with: Ken’s car, Ken’s house, Ken’s boatFLOATING VESSEL FOR WATER TRAVEL, Ken’s furnitureMOVABLE OBJECTS FOR ROOM FUNCTIONALITY, Ken’s computer, and one of Ken’s best friends.”
🔍 Vocabulary
- She rushed to catch the bus.
- He was astonished by the magician’s trick.
- She wore a new outfit to the party.
📘 Grammar
- He finished work and remembered the birthday.
- The father asked about the price.
- The salesperson answered with a sigh.
💬 Mini Dialogue
Salesperson: Astonishing. That outfit must’ve hit terminal velocity.
Dad: It’s called urgency. And polyester.
🔄 Synonyms & Alternatives
Astonished: amazed, stunned, flabbergasted
Outfit: attire, clothing set, ensemble
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