>Headaches > >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 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 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," replied the salesman. > >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 C." > >Joe was astonished, "That's right, how did you know?" > >"It's my job." > >Joe tried on the shoes and they fit perfectly. Joe walked comfortably >around the shop and the salesman asked, "How about a new hat?" >Without hesitating, Joe said, "Sure . . " The salesman eyed Joe's head >and said, "Let's see. . .7 5/8." > >Joe was incredulous, "That's right, how did you know?" > >"It's my job." > >The hat fit perfectly. Joe was feeling great. 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." > >