Poor Joe

Joe was a successful lawyer but he was increasingly hampered by
incredible headaches. When his career and love life started to
suffer, he sought medical help. After being referred from one
specialist to another, he finally came across an old country doctor
who solved the problem.

"The good news is that 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, and the pressure creates a terrible headache. The only way to
relieve the condition is to remove your testicles."

Joe was shocked and depressed. He wondered whether he had anything to live for. He couldn't even concentrate long enough to answer his own
question, but decided he had no choice but to go under the knife.
When he left the hospital after the surgery he was without a headache
for the first time in 20 years, but he also 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 saw 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", and picked one out.

The elderly tailor eyed him briefly and said, "Let's see...size 44
long."

Joe laughed, "That's right, how did you know?"

"Been in the business 60 years."

Joe tried on the suit and it fit him perfectly. As Joe admired
himself, the salesman said, "How about a new shirt?"

Joe thought for a moment then said, "Sure."

The salesman eyed Joe, and said, "34 sleeve and a 16 1/2 neck."

Joe was surprised, "That's right, how did you know?"

"Been in the business 60 years."

Joe tried on the shirt, and it fit perfectly. As Joe adjusted the
collar in the mirror, the salesman said, "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, "How did you know?"

"Been in the business 60 years."

Joe tried on the shoes and they fit perfectly. Joe walked comfortably
around the shop and the salesman said, "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, "Ah ha.! I got you! I've worn size 34 since I was 18
years old."

The salesman shook his head, "You can't wear size 34. A 34 underwear
would press your testicles up against your spine and give you one
hell of a headache."