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SirLance · 08-19-2003, 05:48 PM

A programmer and an engineer are sitting next to each other on a long flight. The programmer leans over to the engineer and asks if he would like to play a fun game.

The engineer just wants to take a nap, so he politely declines and rolls over to the window to catch a few winks.

The programmer persists and explains that the game is really easy and a lot of fun.

He explains, "I ask you a question. If you don't know the answer, you pay me $5. Then, you ask me a question. If I don't know the answer, I'll pay you $5."

Again, the engineer politely declines and tries to get to sleep. The programmer, by now somewhat agitated, says, "OK, if you don't know the answer you pay me $5 and if I don't know the answer, I'll pay you $50!"

This catches the engineer's attention and he sees no end to this torment unless he plays, so he agrees to the game. The programmer asks the first question, "What's the distance from the earth to the moon?"

The engineer doesn't say a word, but reaches into his wallet, pulls out a $5 bill and hands it to the programmer. Now, it's the engineer's turn. He asks the programmer, "What goes up a hill with three legs and comes down with four?"

The programmer looks at him, puzzled. He takes out his laptop computer and searches all of his references. He taps into the airphone with his modem and searches the net and the Library of Congress. Frustrated, he sends email to all of his coworkers -- all to no avail.

Hours later, as the flight is getting ready to land, the programmer finally gives up. He wakes the engineer and hands him $50. The engineer politely takes the $50 and turns away, to try to catch a few last winks.

The programmer, more than a little miffed, shakes the engineer and asks, "Well, so what's the answer?"

Without a word, the engineer reaches into his wallet, and hands the programmer $5.

Tickford · 08-19-2003, 06:07 PM

Take that, you bastard......

hotzot · 08-19-2003, 06:08 PM

good one!

slant eyes · 08-19-2003, 07:02 PM

awesome. damn smart engineers.

mastboy4 · 08-19-2003, 07:07 PM

hahahaha excellent

soccerchamp76 · 08-19-2003, 08:06 PM

Clever dude

cowudders14 · 08-20-2003, 04:23 AM

Superb! As an engineer, I'll have to remember that one - it'll give the bods at work something to laugh about!!

08-19-2003, 05:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
SirLance Junkie Location: In the middle of the desert.	The Programmer and The Engineer A programmer and an engineer are sitting next to each other on a long flight. The programmer leans over to the engineer and asks if he would like to play a fun game. The engineer just wants to take a nap, so he politely declines and rolls over to the window to catch a few winks. The programmer persists and explains that the game is really easy and a lot of fun. He explains, "I ask you a question. If you don't know the answer, you pay me $5. Then, you ask me a question. If I don't know the answer, I'll pay you $5." Again, the engineer politely declines and tries to get to sleep. The programmer, by now somewhat agitated, says, "OK, if you don't know the answer you pay me $5 and if I don't know the answer, I'll pay you $50!" This catches the engineer's attention and he sees no end to this torment unless he plays, so he agrees to the game. The programmer asks the first question, "What's the distance from the earth to the moon?" The engineer doesn't say a word, but reaches into his wallet, pulls out a $5 bill and hands it to the programmer. Now, it's the engineer's turn. He asks the programmer, "What goes up a hill with three legs and comes down with four?" The programmer looks at him, puzzled. He takes out his laptop computer and searches all of his references. He taps into the airphone with his modem and searches the net and the Library of Congress. Frustrated, he sends email to all of his coworkers -- all to no avail. Hours later, as the flight is getting ready to land, the programmer finally gives up. He wakes the engineer and hands him $50. The engineer politely takes the $50 and turns away, to try to catch a few last winks. The programmer, more than a little miffed, shakes the engineer and asks, "Well, so what's the answer?" Without a word, the engineer reaches into his wallet, and hands the programmer $5. __________________ DEMOCRACY is where your vote counts, FEUDALISM is where your count votes.

08-19-2003, 06:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tickford Insane Location: Australia	Take that, you bastard...... __________________ Anyone who goes to a psychiatrist ought to have his head examined. Samuel Goldwyn

08-19-2003, 06:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
hotzot We're having potato pancakes! Location: stalag 13	good one! __________________ The Bully Boys are here!

08-19-2003, 07:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
slant eyes Psycho Location: cali	awesome. damn smart engineers. __________________ no man or woman is worth your tears - and the one who is, won't make you cry question authority, don't ask why, just do it!

08-19-2003, 07:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
mastboy4 Crazy Location: Mexico	hahahaha excellent __________________ Ignorance Is Bliss

08-19-2003, 08:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
soccerchamp76 Go Cardinals Location: St. Louis/Cincinnati	Clever dude

08-20-2003, 04:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
cowudders14 Bringer of good Moos... Location: Midlands, UK	Superb! As an engineer, I'll have to remember that one - it'll give the bods at work something to laugh about!! __________________ Moo! I'm mooey!