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Somebody under it

Shakey went to a psychiatrist. ``Doc,'' he said, '`I've got trouble. Every time I get into bed, I think there's somebody under it I get under the bed, I think there's somebody on top of it Top, under, top, under. ``you gotta help me, I'm going crazy!''

``Just put yourself in my hands for two years,'' said the shrink. '`Come to me three times a week, and I'll cure your fears''

``How much do you charge?''

``A hundred dollars per visit.''

``I'll sleep on it,'' said Shakey.

Six months later the doctor met Shakey on the street. ``Why didn't you ever come to see me again?'' asked the psychiatrist

``For a hundred buck's a visit? A bartender cured me for ten dollars.''

``Is that so! How?''

``He told me to cut the legs off the bed!''

Vocabulary Help

  • trouble: problemas
  • crazy: louco
  • shrink: apelido de psiquiatra
  • fears: temores, medos
  • charge: cobrar
  • I'll sleep on it: vou pensar no caso
  • bartender: barman
  • cut the legs off the bed: cortar as pernas da cama


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