Biosystems Engineering
at Oklahoma State University
The Priest,
Drunkard and Engineer
(12/8/98)
During the time of the French Revolution,
many people were beheaded for "crimes against the state."
One day, a Priest, a Drunkard and an Engineer were led up to the
guillotine.
Before being placed
in the guillotine, the priest requested the he be allowed to lay
face UP so he will be looking toward Heaven when he dies. When
the blade of the guillotine is released, it comes speeding down
and suddenly stops just inches from the Priest's neck. The executioner
takes this as divine intervention and releases the priest.
Next the Drunkard comes to the guillotine. He also decides to
die face up hoping that he will be as fortunate as the Priest.
When the blade of the guillotine is released, it comes speeding
down and suddenly stops just inches from the Drunkard's neck So
they release the Drunkard as well.
The Engineer is next, and he too decides to die facing up. Just
before releasing the blade of the guillotine, the Engineer exclaims
"Hey! I see what your problem is...."
