A man and his wife are chatting about what their son might grow up to be. “I’ve got a little test in mind,” the father says. He places a $10 bill, a bottle of whiskey, and a Bible on the coffee table.
“If he grabs the money, he’s destined to be a businessman. If he picks the whiskey, he’ll probably be a drunk. And if he takes the Bible, he’s headed for the pulpit.”
The couple then hides, watching to see what their son will choose when he gets home.
The boy walks in, spots the items, and starts inspecting them. He picks up the $10, examines it, and sets it down. He opens the whiskey bottle, gives it a sniff, then puts it back. He flips through the Bible for a moment before setting it down too.
Then, to their surprise, he grabs the money, tucks it in his pocket, picks up the whiskey, and walks out with the Bible under his arm.
The dad shouts, “Well, I’ll be! He’s gonna be a politician!”