June 15, 2004

The Bartender and the Ducks

The bartender was surprised, but experienced, and had learned not to ask people about animals they bring into the bar, so when a man walked in with three ducks, he made no reference to them. They chatted for about a half hour before the man had to go to the restroom, leaving the ducks on the bar. The bartender was alone with the ducks and there was an awkward silence as they all looked at one another. Finally, the bartender decided to break the ice and try to make a little conversation.

"Say, what's your name?" he asked the first duck.

"Huey," replied the first duck.

"How's your day been, Huey?"

"Great. Lovely day. Had a ball. Been in and out of puddles all day. What else could a duck want?" said the duck.

"Oh, that's nice," said the bartender. Then he said to the second duck, "Hi. And what's your name?"

"Dewey," came the reply.

"So how's your day been, Dewey?"

"Great. Lovely day. I've had a ball, too. Been in and out of puddles all day myself. If I had the chance another day, I'd do the same again."

Turning to the third duck, the bartender said, "So, you must be Louie."

"No," was the answer. "My name is Puddles, and don't even ask what kind of day I've had!"
Posted by sciencegrrl at June 15, 2004 12:33 PM

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