By John J. Mirdo
Tommy is an idiot. Villagers can prove it to any newcomer in town.
They hold out a quarter and a nickel. “Tommy, which one do you want?” He looks at both coins then takes the nickel. The villager and newcomers walk away laughing.
Another day, Tommy is made the same offer. He again chooses the nickel. The villager laughs and strolls off.
The newcomer asks, “Tommy, do you know the difference between a quarter and a nickel?”
“Why, yes, of course I do.”
“Then why do you take the nickel?”
“Well, if I took the quarter, they’d stop offering the nickels.”
It’s an old joke, but it never gets old…there’s nothing like good ole country wisdom!
Your story brightened my morning, Mirdo. Thanks – Jack
…loved it so much I sent a note to my friend Tommy (who lives in a small village in Thailand) to read it. John, he’s gonna kill me.
Being an idiot has its perks.
Delightful. Mirdo told a dandy story in the requisite 101 words. I look forward to more!
Wonderfully amusing….and who doesn’t want to be amused?
Good one!
Wonderful last line. Loved it!
Perfect.