Fri, Nov 23, 1979
Albert thinks that Herbert has forgotten his birthday, but Herbert has planned a whole evening with pleasant surprises for Herbert, to celebrate this occasion. But things don't turn out the way Herbert has planned them. A drink at a modern bar, a visit to the theatre and a meal at a Chinese restaurant are too sophisticated amusements for Herbert. He would prefer a hot dog and a soft porno at the local cinema.
Sat, Oct 23, 1976
Herbert tries to convince Albert to undergo an X-ray examination of his chest, but Albert refuses. When Herbert says that he will undergo the examination himself, Albert cannot shirk any longer. It turns out that Albert is healthy, but Herbert is informed that because of some technical problems there are no results from his examination. Herbert is sure that the clinic is just saying this, because they don't dare to tell him that he is actually dying.
Mon, Oct 10, 1977
Albert is taking a bath in an old tub in the middle of the living-room. When Herbert discovers this he becomes very distressed, because a new girl friend will arrive in 15 minutes. In the last minute Herbert succeeds to get the reluctant Albert out of the tub, which he covers with a blanket. The girl arrives, seats herself on the blanket, which she thinks covers a chair, and falls into the water in the tub. The next day Herbert starts building a real bathroom in the attic, to avoid a similar catastrophe in the future.
Fri, Dec 14, 1979
Albert and Herbert are out of money. To get some income, Albert suggests that they should let Herbert's room to some lodger. Herbert protests vehemently and threatens to move out of the house. When Albert leaves a notice about the room at an accommodation agency, Herbert slinks in and takes it away. Both of them want to finish the quarrel and forget the whole idea about the room, but none of them will lose their face in front of the other and admit their mistake.