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From: larryh@tekecs.UUCP (Larry Hemmert)
Newsgroups: net.jokes
Subject: three men
Message-ID: <3244@tekecs.UUCP>
Date: Fri, 18-Nov-83 13:21:36 EST
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Posted: Fri Nov 18 13:21:36 1983
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One day three friends were standing upon a high bluff  over-
looking  the rocky seashore below.  They were anxiously dis-
cussing the current state of the world and how it related to
them.   They  had  become  very disenchanted with society in
general and were all very depressed.

"I think I'll just jump over  this  cliff,"  the  first  man
said.

"Yeah, and I'll join you," said the second.

"Well, gee, I guess maybe I don't have to much to look  for-
ward to either," said the third.

So they determined to run and jump over the bluff  to  their
fate below.

Just as they were about to go, an Angel from Heaven came out
of  the  blue to counsel with the three men.  "You men don't
have anything to be depressed about, but if you must do this
thing,  first  consider  the  following option.  Just as you
jump over the cliff, speak the name of your  favorite  beast
and I will transform you to remain as that for eternity."

All three thought that here was a great chance  for  eternal
joy.

The first man went back for a  running  start  and  away  he
went.   Just  as he jumped over the cliff he yelled "eagle".
He was immediately changed into a beautiful eagle and soared
off into the blue yonder.

The second man ran down to the edge and as he  jumped  over,
he  yelled "panther".  He was immediately transformed into a
beautiful, sleek, black panther and  sprang  off  into  lush
green forest.

The third man took off running, tripped on a rock  and  hol-
lered "CRAP!!"..........