The Hypnotist at the Senior Citizens' Center

> It was entertainment night at the Senior Citizens’ Center.
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> After the community sing-along led by Alice at the piano, it was time for the star of the show - Claude the Hypnotist!
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> Claude explained that he was going to put the whole audience into a trance.
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> "Yes, each and every one of you and all at the same time," said Claude.
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> The excited chatter dropped to silence as Claude carefully withdrew, from his waistcoat pocket, a beautiful antique gold pocket watch and chain.
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> "I want you to keep your eyes on this watch,"said Claude, holding the watch high for all to see.
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> "It's a very special and valuable watch that has been in my family for six generations," said Claude.
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> He began to swing the watch gently back and forth while quietly chanting, "Watch the watch --- Watch the watch ---- Watch the watch"
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> The audience became mesmerized as the watch swayed back and forth.
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> The lights were twinkling as they were reflected from its gleaming surfaces.
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> A hundred and fifty pairs of eyes followed the movements of the gently swaying watch.
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> They were hypnotized. And then, suddenly, the chain broke!!!
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> The beautiful watch fell to the stage and burst apart on impact.


> "****," said Claude.
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> It took them three days to clean the Senior Citizens’ Center and Claude was never invited there again.
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That's funny.