Buddy and his wife Edna attended the state fair each year.… Every year, Buddy would say, ‘Edna, I’d want to ride in that helicopter. Edna always said, ‘I know Buddy, but that helicopter ride is fifty bucks, and fifty bucks is fifty bucks’ Buddy and Edna went to the fair one year, and Buddy stated, ‘Edna, I’m 85 years old. If I don’t ride that helicopter, I may never get another chance.

Edna responded, “Buddy, that helicopter ride costs fifty bucks, and fifty bucks is fifty bucks.” The pilot heard the pair and said, ‘Folks, I’ll make you a bargain. I’ll take you both on a ride. If you can remain silent throughout the ride and not say anything, I will not charge you a dime! But if you say one word, it’s $50. Buddy and Edna agreed, and they got up.

The pilot performed a variety of clever maneuvers, but not a word was heard. Despite performing daredevil acts repeatedly, he received no response. When they landed, the pilot went to Buddy and stated, ‘By golly, I did everything I could to get you to yell out, but you didn’t. I’m amazed. Buddy responded: “Well, to tell you the truth, I almost said something when Edna fell out, but you know…” “Fifty bucks is fifty bucks!”