No Clock, No Battery

Do you need battery for your clock? Few days ago, my wife and I went to shopping at Outram Park. We were shopping for items that we truly need. As our mattress sheet were a bit torn, we decided to get 2 of them. At that moment, my wife remembered that our clock has stopped working and probably need a battery (C size). Therefore, we get a pair of them which cost us $1.50 After we reached home, my wife immediately went and change the clock's battery. After a while, I saw some frustration look on her face. "What's the matter? You need my help? I asked. "The clock is not working, can you please help me check is the clock spoilt? she said annoyingly. I took over the clock and placed the battery in the correct order (+ to + and - to -), pushed it all the way in and yet the clock was not ticking. Then I gave some hard knock trying to revive it. After I while, I told her "I pronounced this clock officially dead!" "What?!!...