IN A BROOKLYN VARIETY STORE ON A RAINY AFTERNOON

By Adam Kuban

 

Man Behind Counter: Umbrella?

Wet Customer: Yeah.

MBC: Jumbo is ten dollars. Big enough to shelter you and your girlfriend.

WC: We just split up.

[PAUSE]

WC: So exactly how big is the jumbo? I don't want something too big.

MBC: You could shelter two new girlfriends with the jumbo.

WC: I'll take the mini for now.


MBC: Five dollars.