An older couple had a son, who was still living with his parents. The
parents were a little worried, as the son was still unable to decide about
his future career…. so they decided to do a small test.
They took a ten dollar bill, a bible, and a bottle of whiskey, and put
them on the front hall table. Then they hid, pretending they were not at
home.
The father’s plan was: “If our son takes the money, he will be a
businessman, if he takes the bible, he will be a priest–but if he takes
the bottle of whiskey, I’m afraid our son will be a drunkard.”
So the parents hid in the nearby closet and waited nervously. Peeping
through the keyhole they saw their son arrive…the son saw the note they
had left.
Then, he took the 10 dollar bill, looked at it against the light, and slid
it in his pocket.
After that, he took the bible, flicked through it, and took it.
Finally he grabbed the bottle, opened it, and took an appreciative whiff
to be assured of the quality…then he left for his room, carrying all the
three items.
The father slapped his forehead, and said: “Darn, it’s even worse than I
could ever have imagined…”
“Our son is going to be a politician!”