A man calls his mother in Florida. "Mom, how are you?"©JOKEDEMO.COM

"Not too good," says the mother. "I've been very weak."©JOKEDEMO.COM

The son says, "Why are you so weak?"©JOKEDEMO.COM

"Because I haven't eaten in 38 days."©JOKEDEMO.COM

"That's terrible. Why haven't you eaten in 38 days?"©JOKEDEMO.COM

The mother answers, "Because I didn't want my mouth to be filled with food if you should call."