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The doctor said, 'Joe, the good news is I can cure your headaches. > The bad news is that it will require castration. > > You have a very rare condition, which causes your testicles to press > on your spine, and the pressure creates one hell of a headache. The > only way to relieve the pressure is to remove the testicles.' > > Joe was shocked and depressed. He wondered if he had anything to live > for. He had no choice but to go under the knife. > > When he left the hospital, he was without a headache for the first > time in 20 years, but he felt like he was missing an important part of > himself. As he walked down the street, he realized that he felt like a > different person. He could make a new beginning and live a new life. > > He saw a men's clothing store and thought, 'That's what I need... a > new suit.' He entered the shop and told the salesman, 'I'd like a new > suit.' > > The elderly tailor eyed him briefly and said, 'Let's see...size 44 long.' > > Joe laughed, 'That's right, how did you know?' > > 'Been in the business 60 years!' the tailor said. > > Joe tried on the suit; it fit perfectly. > > As Joe admired himself in the mirror, the salesman asked, 'How about a > new shirt?' > > Joe thought for a moment and then said, 'Sure.' > > The salesman eyed Joe and said, 'Let's see, 34 sleeves and 16-1/2 neck.' > > Joe was surprised, 'That's right, how did you know?' > > ' Been in the business 60 years.' > > Joe tried on the shirt, and it fit perfectly. > > Joe walked comfortably around the shop, and the salesman asked, 'How > about some new underwear?' > > Joe thought for a momen! t and sa id, 'Sure.' > > The salesman said, 'Let's see...size 36.' > > Joe laughed, 'Ah ha! I got you, I've worn a size 34 since I was 18 years old.' > > The salesman shook his head, 'You can't wear a size 34. A size 34 > would press your testicles up against the base of your spine and give > you one hell of a headache.' > > New suit - $400 > New shirt - $36 > New underwear - $6 > Second opinion - PRICELESS
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