Mom's missing ear plugs

My mom was going to mow the lawn today. She didn't because she couldn't find her ear plugs.

Mom: Where are my ear plugs.

Laura: I don't know.

Mom: I paid twenty-five dollars for them and I can't find them.

Laura: Maybe that kid that mowed the lawn while you were away borrowed them.

Mom: No, I keep them in the house.

Laura: Well, I guess we'd better find them so you don't get more deaf than you already are.

Mom: Yeah.

Mom and I continue to search through drawers of junk. Without even stopping, she says...

Mom: I think there is something wrong with my ears, and it's affecting my mood. (Laura laughs hysterically)