7/30/98

Chinese Logic

A young boy is being encouraged by his father to study hard 
for the national exams as these will determine his future. 
His father promises that if he receives a very high score, 
that the father will help him to marry the best woman in the 
village.

The boy does study day and night, and earns one of the 
highest grades.

His elated father tells him to choose the best woman to 
marry, and the father pledges that he will assist in arranging 
the marriage. The father tells the boy that the woman must 
not only be beautiful but must be kind, have a red heart, 
and be many things for the boy.

After a moments contemplation, the boy states that he has 
made his choice.

The father, being pleased that he can show his appreciation 
to his son, asks with bated breath "WHO IS SHE?"

The boy says, "She is my grandmother - I think she is the 
best woman to marry."

"But she is MY mother," replies the father, "You simply can't 
marry my mother."

"Why not?" Challenges the boy, "You are married to my 
mother."

This is a Chinese logic joke.