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The Mailbox
An executive went away on a long business trip. Before he left he asked his secretary to forward all of his mail. However, he forgot to give her the key to his mailbox. When he realized his mistake, he mailed the key to his office so the secretary could send his mail to him. But, she never did mail it. The executive got angry and phoned his office, planning to fire his secretary. However, she was able to explain to him why she hadn't sent his mail. He quickly realized he was in the wrong and apologized. What did the secretary say to make the executive realize his error?
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Where did he send the key?Answer
She reminded him that his key was safely locked inside the mailbox that it unlocks. After all, he did mail it there.Hide Hint Show Hint Hide Answer Show Answer
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Phil, this was pretty obvious, no ?
A little less info. would have made this more fun, but I liked it. Sounds like the boss from the comic strip "Dilbert."
Seriously, did anyone really need the hint?
How does he open the mailbox to get the key out?
Not the secretary, but how will the executive now get his mail?
wow...great! the stupidity of the world....
pretty clever
That was EZ but fun
yes! someone really did need the Hint.
LOL!!! That was pretty 'smart' of him. VERY easy, but made me laugh!
that ones an oldy but a goody
I agree. Some people really don't have any common sense and things like this really do happen.
easy, awesome job whoa
I liked it! It reminds me of poeple who have convertabes and when they park them lock the door. And they leave the top open.
This is also a very old teaser. I had to rate it easy and kinda boring just because i've seen this one about a billion and four times.
Sounds like something I would do!!!
Some one actualy knows some one like this? I mean, i know some pretty stupid gyes, but not any one like that. (Unless you count old persons who cant remember any thing! lol)
I needed the hint too....*shrugs*...it's early
I enjoyed this one, it was real fun!
that was really easy but it was also original so i liked it!
gr8 job!
gr8 job!
easy, but good
Good teaser. It was easy, as all you would have to do is think about it....
"For extra security reasons, the remote control to the car door will only work inside!"
=P
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Very easy, but i loved it.
HA!!! Easy, but it sure made me laugh!
P.S. Frost does form on the inside. Ever read "The Long Winter" by Laura Ingalls Wilder?
Hah. i like this one very funny
clever
this was really easy!
That was easy, but it was fun laughing at the stupid exec
I got it without the hint and talking about the hint,
the hint gave it away.
the hint gave it away.
ha ah ahaha ah!
Wow, easy puzzle but still fun! Also, if he's that stupid, then how did he get up to the rank of executive? If he's as smart as he should be, he wouldn't have done that. Well anyway, he probably has a spare one somewhere.
How did he get up to the rank 'executive' if he was so stupid? Awesome teaser, it was pretty easy but I enjoyed it.
LOL funny! Great teaser!
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