Arthritis

[Davieboy 0]

A drunk man who smelled like beer sat down on a subway

next to a priest. The man's tie was stained, his face was

plastered with red lipstick, and a half empty bottle of

gin was sticking out of his torn coat pocket.

 

He opened his newspaper and began reading. After a few

minutes the man turned to The priest and asked, "Say

Father, what causes arthritis?"

 

The priest replies, "My Son, it's caused by loose living,

Being with cheap, wicked women, too much alcohol, contempt for

your fellow man, sleeping around with prostitutes and lack

of a bath."

 

The drunk muttered in response, "Well, I'll be damned,"

 

Then returned to his paper.

 

The priest, thinking about what He had said, nudged the

man and apologized. "I'm very sorry. I didn't mean to come on

so strong.

 

How long have you had arthritis?"

 

The drunk answered, "I don't have it, Father. I was just

reading here that the Pope does."