Memorial Stone

Padraic O'Cossett, another infamous misogynist who will pay dearly in his next life when he comes back as a tampon, sent this in as an overt challenge to the Editor's deeply held feminist beliefs.


Joe's will provided $30,000 for an elaborate funeral. As the last guests departed the affair, his wife, Helen, turned to her oldest friend, Judy.

"Well, I'm sure Joe would be pleased," said Helen.

"I'm sure you're right," replied Judy who lowered her voice and leaned in close. "How much did this really cost?"

"All of it?" said Helen. "Thirty thousand."

"No!" Judy exclaimed. "I mean, it was very nice, but $30,000?"

Helen answered: "The funeral was $6,500. I donated $500 to the church. The wake, food and drinks were another $500. The rest went for the memorial stone."

Judy computed quickly. "$22,500 for a memorial stone? My God, how big is it?!"

"Four and a half carats.”