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When Engineers Go to the Theater

Old man: Where are the seat numbers?
Usher: On the right.
Old man: When I’m facing which way?

–Helen Hayes Theater, 44th St

Overheard by: Valerie Z

  • Posted on March 18, 2008
  • Blue-collar workers, Default, Old People, Questions, Stupidity, Theater
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