The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

Historical record from James Callow Folklore Archive.

A POLACK CALLED A LOCKSMITH, GAVE HIM THE LOCATION OF HIS
CAR, EXPLAINED THAT HE HAD LOCKED HIMSELF OUT, AND ASKED THAT
THE LOCKSMITH ARRIVE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
"THE QUICKEST I CAN MAKE IT THERE IS TWO HOURS," REPLIED
THE LOCKSMITH OVER THE PHONE.
"TWO HOURS!" CRIED THE POLACK. "CAN YOU MAKE IT ANY
SOONER? IT'S GOING TO RAIN IN A FEW MINUTES, UH, YOU SEE,
MY CAR'S A CONVERTIBLE, MY FAMILY'S INSIDE, AND THE TOP'S
DOWN!"

Submitter comment:

I HEARD THIS AT A BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR MY COUSIN EDDIE.
I OVERHEARD THE JOKE AMONG THE REST OF THE NOISE.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES

Date learned: 05-00-1978 ; 05-00-1978