"How Far To Town?" joke
A unit of soldiers was marching a long dusty march across the rolling prairie. It was a hot blistering day and the men, longing for water and rest, were impatient to reach the next town.
A rancher rode past.
“Say, friend”, called out one of the men, “how far is it to the next town? ”
“Oh, a matter of two miles or so, I reckon, ” called back the rancher. Another long hour dragged by, and another rancher was encountered.
“How far to the next town? ” the men asked him eagerly.
“Oh, a good two miles. ”
A nearly half hour longer of marching, and then a third rancher. “Hey, how far’s the next town? ”
“Not far, ” was the encouraging answer, “only about two miles. ”
“Well, ” sighed the optimistic sergeant, “thank God, we’re holding our own, anyhow! ”
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