Last night, C and I made our usual stop at the local Stop-N-Rob to use the restroom and to grab a fountain drink. While we were there, an older doctor wearing a white coat and scrubs walked in. He walked over to us and had a conspiratorial look on his face. It was like we area all supposed to be in on something, but C and I did not have any idea what that might be. The doctor then made a show of looking all around us, seeing who was nearby. When he was satisfied, he leaned toward us and began telling us a joke in a whisper. He is what he said.
"There is a black man, a hispanic man, and a Cuban man all riding in a car. Who is driving the car?"
Followed by the punch line.
Wait for it.
Wait for it.
"HPD"
At that point, C and I looked around to see if anyone else might have heard the good doctor's attempt at humor. When we were satisfied that no one was around, we breathed again and gave a small nervous chuckle. I have a fairly liberal sense of humor and can find humor in things that most people do not find funny. But, listening to a racist joke while in uniform in a convenience store is not real healthy for the career. We then quickly disengaged and left the store. You just never know what someone is going to say to you.
"There is a black man, a hispanic man, and a Cuban man all riding in a car. Who is driving the car?"
Followed by the punch line.
Wait for it.
Wait for it.
"HPD"
At that point, C and I looked around to see if anyone else might have heard the good doctor's attempt at humor. When we were satisfied that no one was around, we breathed again and gave a small nervous chuckle. I have a fairly liberal sense of humor and can find humor in things that most people do not find funny. But, listening to a racist joke while in uniform in a convenience store is not real healthy for the career. We then quickly disengaged and left the store. You just never know what someone is going to say to you.
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