When was the last time you were surprised by some form of technology? For some of us, it may happen on a regular basis but for others, it may take a little more prompting before they are really amazed. Let’s face it, technology is moving along quickly and sometimes, the changes that we see take us by surprise. That is the case in this joke, and a man is shocked when he learns what he can do with some body fluid and the machine in Walmart. He then takes things to the next level but gets more than what he bargained for in the end.
One day, in line at the cafeteria, Bob says to Stanley behind him, “My elbow hurts like hell. I guess I better see a doctor.”
“Listen, you don’t have to spend that kind of money,” Stan replies. “There’s a diagnostic computer down at WalMart. 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 ten dollars, a lot cheaper than a doctor.”
So Bob deposits a urine sample in a small jar and takes it to WalMart. He deposits ten dollars, 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, Jack began wondering if the computer could be fooled.
He mixed some tap water, a stool sample from his dog, and urine samples from his wife and daughter. Bob hurries back to WalMart, eager to check the results. He deposits ten dollars, pours in his concoction, and waits.
The computer prints the following:
1. Your tap water is too hard. Get a water softener.
2. Your dog has ringworm. Bathe him with anti-fungal shampoo.
3. Your daughter has a cocaine habit. Get her into rehab.
4. Your wife is pregnant. Twins. They aren’t yours. Get a lawyer.
And as always, thank you for shopping at Walmart.