I was taught that the placement of hinge pins was a private matter. I can’t believe you are bragging about your hinge pin placement IN PUBLIC! What ISN’T sacred anymore???
I did not need this. I worry about Agnes and Trout every day, and I did not need one more issue to cause me concern for their welfare. They are, after all, the heroes of my youth. Poverty and problems and a sense of humor. Love ’em.
I first heard a long version of that joke when I was in 4th Grade. Both the joke and the memory of hearing it still make me laugh.