Hey there, dont look so sad! Why the long face?

　　Helen: Why the long face? 这个短语其实是问是不是有什么烦心的事儿?为什么拉着脸?

　　Jen: Exactly. You could also say whats up?

　　Helen: Thats very simple you could say whats wrong? too.

　　Jen: So what IS wrong? Why do you look so miserable?

　　Helen: 今天我太倒霉了，什么事儿都不顺利。First I lost my car keys, then I was late for a meeting and I fell over and tripped and landed in a puddle on my way. 简直一团糟。

　　Jen: It sounds awful. I know, how about I tell you a joke to cheer you up youll like this one.

　　Helen: OK, why not. Lets hear it.

　　Jen: A horse walks into a bar. The barman says: why the long face?

　　Helen: So the horse was unhappy? 这有什么好笑的?

　　Jen: The barman says to the horse Why the long face?

　　Helen: Why would a horse be in a bar?

　　Jen: It doesnt matter its a joke. Its a horse so the barman says Why the long face?

　　Helen: 我还是没听懂这个笑话。

　　Jen: Well, the horse has a long face.

　　Helen: So its unhappy?

　　Jen: No, well, yes, but thats the joke. Horses have long faces.

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