In the vein of "A funny thing hppened on the way to the gig" - there have to be a lot of jokes about us out there - we are generally a type of people who can laugh at ourselves - I mean we all know the "passing shots" between bassists and drummers - You know the ones: If you can't play music play drums and if you can't keep a beat play bass" and the old dig- - "What did the drummer get on his IQ test? Drool! So let's hear a few (hundred). Allow me to begin with a few: St.Peter is checking ID's at the Pearly Gates when a Texan rocks up. "What have you done with your life?" he asks. The Texan relates how he made fortune in oil and left it equally divided among his family ensuring they would not have to toil for several generations. "Come on in" says St.Peter - "very charitable" Next to arrive is a New Yorker who, having overheard the Texan tells how he brokered stock on his way to a massive fortune and not only provided for his family - but donated billions to Save the Children funds. "Excellent! Come on in, you wonderful man" says St.Peter A third bloke arrives looking miserable and downcast and somewhat timidly states - "I'm sorry sir, but I never did any of those things - in fact I only ever earned $12,000 in my entire life and starved on the streets. "Oh you poor unfortunate" says St.Peter. "Come on in young man, but tell me - what instrument did you plaY?" OR What's the difference between a Violin and a Fiddle? A Fiddle is fun to listen to! OR What's the difference between a dead trombonist laying on the road and a dead squirrel lying dead on the road? The squirrel might have been on his way to a gig. Tuba players also get their share: What's the range of a tuba? About 20 yards with a good arm. Two tuba players walk past a bar ............well it COULD happen! So there must be many more out there: Guitarists, Violinists, Tenors/Soprano's Baritones, Celloists, Piano players No-one should be exempt here - not even conductors - maybe especially not conductors etc. C'mon Catters expose your funny bones!
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