Billy Bob's Obituary
A woman from the deepest, most southern part of Louisiana goes
into the
local newspaper office to see that the obituary for her recently
deceased husband is written. The obit editor informs her that the
fee
for the obituary is 50 cents a word. She pauses, reflects and
then says,
"Well,then, let it read, 'Billy Bob died.'"
Amused at the woman's thrift, the editor says, "Sorry ma'am
there is a
7 word minimum on all obituaries." Only a little flustered,
she thinks
things over and in a few seconds says, "In that case, let it
read,
'Billy Bob died - 1983 Pickup for sale.'"