Jokes:-The Wise Retired

Akpos grandfather retired and
purchased a modest home near a
primary school. He spent the first few
weeks of his retirement in peace and
contentment. Then a new school year
began.
The very next afternoon three young
boys, full of youthful, after-school
enthusiasm, came down his street,
beating merrily on
every trash can they encountered. The
crashing percussionbcontinued day
after day until finally, Akpos
grandfather decided
it was time to take some action.
The next afternoon, he walked out to
meet the young percussionists as they
banged their way down the street.
Stopping
them, he said, “You kids are a lot of
fun. I like to see you express your
exuberance like that. In fact, I used to
do the same
thing when I was your age. Will you
do me a favor? I’ll give you each a
dollar if you’ll promise to come
around every day and do
your thing.”
The kids were elated and continued to
do a bang-up job on the trashcans.
After a few days, the Akpos
grandfather greeted the
kids again, but this time, he had a sad
smile on his face, “This recession’s
really putting a big dent in my
income,” he told them.. “From now on,
I’ll only be able to pay you 50 Naira to
beat on the cans.”
The noisemakers were obviously
displeased, but they accepted his offer
and continued their afternoon ruckus.
A few days later,
Akpos grandfather approached them
again as they drummed their way
down the street.
“Look,” he said, “I haven’t received
my Social Security check yet, so I’m
not going to be able to give you more
than 25 Naira.
Will that be okay?”
“just 25 Naira” the drum leader
exclaimed. “If you think we’re going
to waste our time, beating these cans
around for a 25naira, you’re nuts! No
way, dude. We quit!” Akpos
grandfather enjoyed peace and
serenity for the rest of his days.