A husband and wife were debating what career path their young son would choose when he grew up.
“I have a foolproof way to find out,” the father said. He walked over to the coffee table and laid out three items: a ten-dollar bill, a bottle of whiskey, and a Bible.
“If he takes the money, he’ll be a banker,” the father explained. “If he takes the whiskey, he’ll end up a wino. And if he takes the Bible, he’s destined to be a preacher.”
Eager to see the results, the parents hid behind the sofa just as they heard their son walk through the front door.
The boy sauntered into the living room and noticed the items on the table. He picked up the ten-dollar bill, examined it closely, and set it down. Next, he picked up the bottle of whiskey, popped the cork, took a quick sniff, and put it back. Finally, he picked up the Bible, flipped through a few pages, and laid it down.
The parents held their breath, waiting for his choice.
Suddenly, the boy pocketed the ten-dollar bill, grabbed the bottle of whiskey in one hand, tucked the Bible under his arm, and cheerfully strolled out of the room.
The father stared in utter disbelief, turned to his wife, and gasped,
“Well, how do you like that! He’s going to be a politician!”
