An Englishwoman and her young son were travelling in a taxi in New York. As they were driving through a rather seedy looking part of town, the boy became fascinated by the garishly made up women in short skirts and high heels who seemed to be accosting some of the men passing by.
"Mummy" the boy asked, "what are those ladies doing?"
The mother, clearly embarassed by the question, replied: "I expect they're lost and are asking people for directions"
The taxi driver overhead this and interrupted: "why not tell me boy the truth, those women are prostitutes."
The mother blushed more brightly at this remark but the boy wouldn't let it go:
"What are prostitutes Mummy, are they like other women, do they have children too?"
"Of course" the mother replied, "that's where New York taxi drivers come from."
2007-12-16 05:56:48 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
So funny ha ha ha.
2007-12-16 07:35:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
My friend it depends on the time of day, the traffic and how far are you going. Taxis in New York City are charge by the meter rate. The initial fare, when you enter a cab, is $2.50 and the meter goes up from there. My advice my friend, take the subway, its faster and cheaper than a taxi. Good luck
2016-04-09 07:12:21 · answer #2 · answered by Jane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The taxi ride will be the most exciting part of a trip to Manhattan.
2007-12-17 02:41:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
OMG! It's 11:30 at night and I'm roaring with laughter . I wish I could come up with comebacks that good. That's uproariously funny!
2007-12-16 15:29:32 · answer #4 · answered by Donna 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Mummy learned how to speak like a true New Yorker quickly didn't she? LOL
And yep, been in NY cabs several times...it's always but always an adventure!
2007-12-16 06:03:44 · answer #5 · answered by sage seeker 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Now why didnt I think of that. I can never think of the right thing to say in situations like that.
2007-12-17 04:19:58 · answer #6 · answered by Aloha_Ann 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I found this especially amusing because I was once married to a cab driver (not NY).
2007-12-16 08:28:51 · answer #7 · answered by shermynewstart 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well put Mummy dearest, hahahahaha
2007-12-16 07:48:36 · answer #8 · answered by Cheryl 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Gee I thought alot of them came either from the Bronx or Brooklyn by way of Pakistan or Turkey.
2007-12-16 06:03:57 · answer #9 · answered by Robert W 6 · 3⤊ 3⤋
TOLD TO ME IN 1972 BY A MADAM ON TRIAL FOR RUNNING A PROSTITUTION RING.
"DO YOU KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PROSTITUTE AND A BUSINESSMAN."
THE BUSINESS MAN WILL SAY:
"IT'S BEEN A PLEASURE DOING BUSINESS WITH YOU."
THE PROSTITUTE WILL SAY:
"IT'S BEEN A BUSINESS DOING PLEASURE WITH YOU."
2007-12-16 06:10:01 · answer #10 · answered by ahsoasho2u2 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Fast thinking mummy!!!!
2007-12-16 06:23:57 · answer #11 · answered by ndnquah 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋