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November 7, 2005

The Eschatologist: Shooting an Elephant in Your Pajamas

Two geographers walk into a pub. They appear frustrated with one another. The bartender, an astute fellow, notices their quiet, breathless banter.

"Evenin', sirs. If you don't mind me askin', what's got the two of you gentlemen all worked up?"

"We're with the Royal Society," says the older geographer, "and we're caught in a fine pickle."

"Praps I can help you sirs. What's the problem?"

"We simply cannot agree on how to pronounce Daventry," groans the younger geographer.

"Ah! If you think that's difficult, try pronouncing Leeds," says the bartender.

"Frankly," they answer together, "we wouldn't know where to start."

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