Common Sense Evaluation

He’s always wanted a talking bird, so when it comes up for bid, he offers $50.

The bidding proceeds hot and heavy with someone always bidding ten dollars more than he until the parrot is finally sold to him for $1,500.

When he goes to get the bird, he asks the auctioneer, “Can the bird talk?”

The auctioneer replied, “Who do you think was bidding against you?”

When her father came home, he saw the present immediately. He asked the little girl, “What is it?”

“I can’t tell.” she said proudly, with a look towards mom. “It’s a surprise.”

“Can I shake it and guess what’s inside?” asked Dad.

“No,” she replied, “shirts don’t rattle.”