Bad Headache

The doctor said, 'Joe, 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 on your spine and the

pressure creates one hel_l of a headache. The only way

to relieve the pressure is to remove the testicles.'

Joe was shocked and depressed. He wondered if he had

anything to live for. He had no choice but to go under

the knife.

When he left the hospital, he was without a headache for

the first time in 20 years, but he felt like he was missing

an important part of himself. As he walked down the

street, he realised 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.'

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!' the tailor said.

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 sleeves and

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 fitted perfectly.

Joe walked comfortably around the shop, and the salesman asked, 'How about some new underwear?'

Joe thought for a moment and said, 'Sure.'

The salesman said, 'Let's see... size 36.'

Joe laughed, 'Ah ha! I got you. I've worn a size 34 since I

was 18 years old.'

The salesman shook his head, 'You can't wear a size 34.

A size 34 would press your testicles up against the base of your spine and give you one hel_l of a headache.'