Contest #212 of 222, October 19, 2009

First Place "What do you mean time's up? I just put another quarter in." Submitted by Annette Gasparon, Secane, Pa.

Second Place "I think this can all be traced back to my mother ship." Submitted by Patrick Kelsey, Manheim, Pa.

Third Place "Can we do therapy for just five more minutes? Please? Please?" Submitted by Carolyn Smaka, Cranford, N.J.

Joel's:

"I'm sorry but your two minutes are up.  We need to close."

"I'm still having dreams of flying."

"I'll bill your insurer, but do you have a quarter for the copay?"

"Sorry, I was spacing out there for a minute."

"My last relationship ended in flames."

"John, you're shaking!"

"I'd like to get Susan's perspective too, but I don't really do couples work."

"Oh, before I forget: they'll be painting my office next week, so I'll be temporarily using space in front of the supermarket."