A well-worn $1 bill and a similarly distressed $100 bill find themselves side by side on the conveyor belt at the Federal Reserve…
Slowly inching toward their final destination – to be destroyed and replaced.
As they slide along, the $100 bill starts reminiscing about its glamorous life on the road…
“I’ve had a pretty fantastic run,” the $100 bill boasts, its voice full of pride…
“I’ve been everywhere – Las Vegas, where I was tossed on blackjack tables and slid into high-roller slots… “
“I’ve dined at five-star restaurants in New York, felt the velvet seats of Broadway theaters, and even went on a luxurious cruise to the Caribbean… “
“The food, the shows, the nightlife! It’s been a whirlwind!”
The $1 bill, looking a little embarrassed, nods along, “Wow, you’ve really had an exciting life,” it says, wide-eyed…
“I can’t even imagine living like that.”
Curious, the $100 bill looks over and asks, “So, tell me, where have you been? What kind of adventures have you had?”
The $1 bill sighs, shifting uncomfortably, “Oh, you know. I’ve been to the Methodist Church, the Baptist Church, the Lutheran Church… “
Before it can finish, the $100 bill interrupts, frowning in confusion…