Joe was moderately successful in the 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 solved the problem. "The good news
is 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 a headache. The only way
to relieve the pressure is to remove the testicles."
Joe was shocked and depressed. He wondered if he has anything to
live for, 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."
