posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 5:02 AM
by
Endie
Old Joke Time
Since it is topical again, an old joke
The scene is Kimberley, South Africa, and we fnid our protagonists far below ground, mining for precious metals in a four-foot seam, amidst stultifying heat and horrendous working conditions. The two - Makhenkesi and Thabo - have known each other for years. Suddenly, the roof of the tunnel collapses, and a huge boulder crushes Thabo's leg, damaging it beyond repair. His friend struggles to drag him clear, and the two slump against the wall of the cave.
"I'm finished," says Thabo to his companion. "My life is at an end. Who would want a one-legged gold-digger?"
Suddenly, another miner runs up. "Thabo! Come quickly! Paul McCartney is on the phone for you!"