A man is sitting at a bar in the theater district of New York City. He is ranting and raving to the bartender...
"I just don't understand it. I'm an actor who gets lots of roles and earns a decent living, but I just can't get my name on the billboard. It's crazy! I just don't understand it. I've worked for years and found new jobs without difficulty. Why can't I get some well deserved recognition?"
The bartender remarks, "What's your name, anyway?"
The man replies, "Penis van Lesbian."
"Penis van Lesbian??? No wonder they won't put your name in lights! That's a crazy name. You'll have to change it if you ever want fame and fortune."
The man replies, "I'll never change it! It's a fine old family name and tradition and I want to keep it."
The bartender says, "Suit yourself." After awhile, the man leaves.
Several years later, the same man walks into the bar and strolls up to the bartender. This time, he is dressed in the finest clothes and is clearly highly successful. The bartender is amazed and asks, "What happened?"
The man replies, "Well, I went away and thought about what you said. I concluded you were right and proceeded to change my name. After that, it was just fame and fortune!"
"That's great" says the bartender. "I never thought Penis van Lesbian would ever work. What did you change it to?"
The man replies, "Dick van Dyke!" |
