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The Couples

The Rubins

  • The Husband
  • The Wife

The Situation

Driven Crazy

Don and Phyllis remember the very first time they told each other, "I love you." It was in the hallway of Phyllis' New York apartment, more than 40 years ago. Over the span of four plus decades together, they've weathered many an argument. "You just have to let it go and let it be in the past when it's over," explains Phyllis.

But there's a new and recurring source of irritation for the couple: the GPS. Don does most of the driving for the two of them. The problem is Phyllis is used to giving the directions - but now there's a GPS unit in the car helping out. Don doesn't always appreciate the directional assistance, defiantly choosing to chart his own course on occasion. Between his wife's whining and the superior tone taken by the voice of the GPS, he can't help himself. Phyllis is not happy.

DID THE REF MAKE THE RIGHT CALL?

The panel sympathizes and gets to work on the problem. Somehow Tom can't quite envision Donald Trump driving; The Donald says he does drive once in a while - and considers driving a rare privilege. Carolla chimes in.

"He does drive - just inside of the house, going from one grand room to another."

Natalie Morales (the show's Just the Facts correspondent) points out that studies have shown that men have a better sense of direction. Gloria doesn't believe it. "If that's true, than why do they use a woman's voice for the GPS?"

Tom takes a final straw poll: all three panelists are with the husband. Tom summons the Rubins via satellite and gives Gloria the bad news.

"The driver's seat is a sovereign nation," Tom explains. "If we're going to continue to use the expression 'Well, now you're in the driver's seat,' it has to mean something. Don, crank up the stereo and drown them both out. You win."

The Rubins received a second honeymoon at Breezes Runaway Bay Resort & Golf Club in Jamaica. For more information on Breezes resorts & spas, visit www.breezes.com.

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