A Job at The Circus
By Mike Flanagan (ohiotuber)
A man is hired by the circus to perform a necessary
but rather unpleasant task. He is asked to walk behind
the elephants in the center ring, shoveling aside their
droppings as they walk about.
After a rather difficult evening at work, he goes to
the circus cafeteria, sits with other workers, and
begins complaining about his work.
"It's just terrible work, walking behind those huge
beasts and first dodging, then shoveling aside the
dung they produce.
My arms are tired, my shoes and pants are a mess, and
I'll have to shower before I return home, because of
the stink."
His friends at work agree: "Why don't you just quit this
miserable job and find something more rewarding to do.
You have to have some skills and talents that you can
put to use somewhere else."
He looks at them, stunned: "You know, you're probably
right, but I just can't give up the glamour of show business!"
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