Tim Conway and Carol Burnett turned a misunderstanding into comedy gold. The comedic legends will have you doubled over, laughing hysterically with their performances in this classic skit from The Carol Burnett Show. Watch the unforgettable clip featuring the incomparable Tim Conway and Carol Burnett.

Whenever attempting to communicate an important message or really anything at all, it’s crucial that everyone is on the same page. Any inability to grasp or understand the message could result in massive problems. Proper, crisp and clear communication is vital in every situation, whether at a Fortune 500 company, a family unit, a doctor and a patient or a small group at church.

Failing to understand what is being communicated could result in a wholly disastrous or, as Tim and Carol demonstrate, hilarious outcome. In a clip posted on YouTube, Carol is an inept, wasteful and disinterested secretary typing away at her desk.

As Carol is trying but failing miserably to write a letter, she makes a phone call. Her vehicle is in the shop, and she is reaching out to the business. They don’t have a final diagnosis yet, but she informs them to have Dr. Auto call her immediately when they learn what is wrong with her vehicle.

After this call, Tim, Carol’s boss, enters the room. He is entirely aware of her ineptitude, and Tim does not even attempt to hide his contempt for her. He makes hilarious, snide comments about her and her lack of work ethic.

Then, something happens that quickly changes Tim’s view of his employee. Instead of feeling contempt for her, Tim is now in the unenviable position of informing her of what he believes is a devastating medical diagnosis. He thinks she only has days left to live.

As the skit progresses, Carol, much to Tim’s astonishment, seems fully aware that her body is falling apart. Of course, she is referring to her vehicle, but Tim does not realize that.

This hysterical skit shows what can happen when there are misunderstandings.

Job 8:21 “The time will come when your mouth will be full of laughing, and cries of joy will come from your lips.”