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I didn't really make this up. This is an old joke that I've basically revised to conform to our beliefs. The original joke was a racist one, but I've revised it to give it a good message. Here it is:
Four people are taking a short flight together: A corporate CEO who's a big fan of Ayn Rand, Jerry Falwell, the Dalai Lama and a young boy. It's a small plane, so those are the only people on it other than the pilot.
Suddenly along the flight, an engine goes out and the plane is going down! The pilot looks back and says, "We're going to crash! I have a parachute, so I'm jumping. See ya." Then, the passengers realize they only have three parachutes left for four people.
The CEO says, "Hey every man for himself. That's the Ayn Rand philosophy: screw everyone else, just help yourself." With that, he took a parachute and jumped off the airplane, saving himself.
Jerry Falwell says, "Well, ummm, I.. uhhh, I like helping people and all that stuff, but I'm the smartest Republican in the country. I can't die. Sorry." Then with a smirk he picks one up and jumps off the plane, saving himself.
Then the Dalai Lama looks at the little boy and says, "Look, I'm old and have lived a long, full life. I'm at peace. I want you to take the last parachute and save yourself."
The kid looks at the Dalai Lama and says, "There's no need for that; we can both have a parachute. The smartest Republican in the country just jumped off the plane with my backpack."
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