The frog and the hamster

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The frog and the hamster


Joe: Hey, bartender, I'm all out of cash.  But if I show you
 something truly amazing, will you give me a free beer?
Barman: You know, everybody asks me that, and I've seen it all.  But
 you're certainly welcome to try me.
Joe: (Takes a frog and a tiny piano from his pocket, sets them on the
 bar.  The frog begins to play the piano beautifully and with much skill)
Barman: Shit, Joe, that's pretty amazing.  Here's your beer.
 (minutes pass, Joe finishes the beer, the frog keeps playing)
Joe: Barman, I could use some more beer.  If I show you something
 even more amazing, can I drink for free all night?
Barman: You're pushing it, Joe.  This had better be good!
Joe: (Takes a hamster from his pocket, sets it next to the piano, and
it begins to sing a tune along with the frog and piano!)
Barman: Damn, Joe, that's a hell of a show.  Sure, you can drink for
 free.  All you gotta do is ask.

(A third man, Bob, saw all this and moves next to Joe)

Bob: Say, Joe, I'll give you fifty bucks for that there hamster!
Joe: Sure, put up the cash.
Bob: (Pays Joe) Thanks, man!  (leaves)
Barman: Joe, you just sold a priceless hamster for fifty bucks.  You
 could have a lifetime of free beer with that thing!
Joe: Nah, don't sweat it.  The frog's a ventriloquist!


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