Octopus' Mate

A guy walks into a bar with an octopus, sits his companion down on a stool and proclaims this is one talented animal -- he can play any instrument in the world.

The besotted crowd laughs -- but the guy says he'll wager $50 with anyone who has an instrument the octopus can't play.

One man walks up with a guitar -- and the octopus outdoes Chet Atkins. Another customer brings in a trumpet, and the talented sea creature outdoes Dizzy Gillespie. So, far the octopus has gained his companion $100.

A third customer walks up with bagpipes. The octopus fumbles with the instrument for a minute then sets it down with a confused look.

Ha!" the customer says. "Can't play it, eh?

The octopus looks up at the customer and says, "Play it? I'm going to make love to it as soon as I figure out how to get its pajamas off!"

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