To: Jack Colton who wrote (37968 ) 2/9/1999 3:40:00 PM From: Midnightsun Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 50264
Jack, if you have headaches, be careful... Joe was moderately successful in his career, but as he got older he > was increasingly hampered by incredible headaches. > When his personal hygiene and love life started to suffer, he sought > medical help. After being referred from one specialist to another, he > finally came across a doctor who solved the problem. > "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 up against the base of your spine. > 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 has anything to > live for. He couldn't concentrate long enough to answer, but decided he > had no choice but to go under the knife. > When he left the hospital, his mind was clear, 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 walked past 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 salesman eyed him briefly and said, "Let's see... size 44 long." > Joe laughed, "That's right, how did you know?" > "It's my job." > 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 sleeve and...16 and > a half neck" > Joe was surprised, "That's right, how did you know?" > "It's my job." > Joe tried on the shirt, and it fit perfectly. As Joe adjusted the collar in > the mirror, the salesman asked, "How about new shoes?" > Joe was on a roll and said, "Sure ..." > The salesman eyed Joe's feet and said, "Let's see... 9-1/2...E." > Joe was astonished, "That's right, how did you know?" > "It's my job." > Joe tried on the shoes and they fit perfectly. Joe walked comfortably > around the shop and the salesman asked, "How about a new hat?" > Without hesitating, Joe said, "Sure..." > The salesman eyed Joe's head and said, "Let's see... 7-5/8." > Joe was incredulous, "That's right, how did you know?" > "It's my job." > The hat fit perfectly. Joe was feeling great, when the salesman asked, > "How about some new underwear?" > Joe thought for a second and said, "Sure..." > The salesman stepped back, eyed Joe's waist and said, "Let's see... > size 36." > Joe laughed, "No, I've worn size 34 since I was 18 years old." > The salesman shook his head, "You can't wear a size 34. It would > press your testicles up against the base of your spine and give you one > hell of a headache." >