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日頃目に付いた覚えたい英単語、慣用句などの表現についてのメモです。

The passage of time

2012年10月08日 | 英語学習
Three men are deciding where to meet for lunch to celebrate their 40th birthdays. Finally they settle on the Ocean View restaurant, because the waitresses there are gorgeous.
Ten years later, at age 50, the friends once again discuss where they should meet for lunch. Finally it's agreed that they will dine at the Ocean View restaurant, because the food is good and the wine selection excellent.
Ten years later, at age 60, the friends again discuss where they should have lunch, and finally agree to meet at the Ocean View restaurant because they can dine in peace and quiet while looking at the beautiful view.
Ten years later, at age 70, the friends again discuss where they should meet for lunch. The Ocean View restaurant is agreed upon because it has wheelchair access and a lift.
Ten years later, at age 80, the three men discuss where they should meet for lunch. Finally it's agreed that they will meet at the Ocean View restaurant because they have never been there before.
この話のオチが直ぐに分からない方は安心して下さい。まだまだ若いと言う事です。
直ぐに分かった方、心配ですね。いや、それはそれで幸せなのでしょう。
cf. "jamais vu": http://blog.alc.co.jp/blog/3302827/archive/2007/5/15
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