Joe's Operation

Joe was moderately successful in his career, but as he got older he
was increasingly hampered by incredible headaches. When his personal
hygiene and love life started to suffer, he sought medical help. After
being referred from one specialist to another, he finally came across
a doctor who offered a solution:

"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. The
pressure creates one hell 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 couldn't concentrate long enough to answer, but decided he
had no choice but to go under the knife. When he left the hospital,
his mind was clear, but he 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 walked past 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 salesman eyed him briefly and said, "Let's see... size 44 long."
Joe laughed, "That's right, how did you know?" "It's my job.", the
salesman 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 sleeve and ... 16 and a half neck."

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

"It's my job."

Joe tried on the shirt, and it fit perfectly. As Joe adjusted the
collar in the mirror, the salesman asked, "How about new shoes?"

Joe was on a roll and said, "Sure."

The salesman eyed Joe's feet and said, "Let's see... 9 and a half ...
wide."

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

"It's my job."

Joe was feeling great, when the salesman asked, "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, "No, I've worn size 34 since I was 18 years old."

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