One day, in line at the company cafeteria, Bob says to Stanley behind
him, "My elbow hurts like hell. I guess I better see a specialist."
"Listen, you don't have to spend that kind of money," Stan replies,
"there's a diagnostic computer down at Woolworth's. Just give it a urine
sample and the computer will tell you what's wrong and what to do about
it. It takes ten seconds and costs £10 ...a lot cheaper than a
specialist."
So Bob deposits a urine sample in a small jar and takes it to
Woolworth's, he deposits £10 and the computer lights up and asks
for the urine sample. He pours the sample into the slot and waits. Ten
seconds later, the computer ejects a printout: "You have tennis elbow.
Soak your arm in warm water and avoid heavy activity. It will improve in
two weeks."
That evening while thinking how amazing this new technology was, Bob
began wondering if the computer could be fooled. He mixed some tap
water, a stool sample from his dog, urine samples from his wife and
daughter, and masturbated into the mixture for good measure.
Bob hurries back to Woolworth's, eager to check the results. He deposits
£10 pours in his concoction, and awaits the results. The computer prints out the following:
Your tap water is too hard. Get a water softener.
Your dog has ringworm. Bathe him with anti-fungal shampoo.
Your daughter has a cocaine habit. Get her into rehab.
Your wife is pregnant. Twins. They aren't yours. Get a lawyer.
If you don't stop playing with yourself, your elbow will never get better.
Thank you for shopping at Woolworth's.