It’s Daniel and Rivkah’s 50th wedding anniversary and to celebrate, their son Aaron invites the close family to a golden wedding dinner at his house. During the evening, Aaron gets very emotional every time he hears his dad call his mum by such endearing terms as “darling,” “petal,” “sweetheart” and “my lover.” It’s clear to Aaron that his parents are still very much in love. While Rivkah is out of the room, Aaron goes over to his father, kisses him, and quietly says, “Dad, I’m so pleased for you both. I think it’s fantastic that after 50 years you’re still calling Mum by those loving pet names.”
But Daniel, looking very embarrassed, says “Things are not always what they seem to be, son. I must tell you the truth — I forgot your mother’s name about five years ago.”
From Oy Vey: More! The Ultimate Book Of Jewish Jokes Part 2, by David Minkoff