Seymour Joke
When Seymour passed away, God greeted him at the Pearly Gates.
"Thou be hungry, Seymour?" saidth God.
"I could eat," Seymour replied.
So God opened a can of tuna and reached for a chunk of rye bread and
they
shared it. While eating this humble meal, Seymour looked down into
Hell
and
saw the inhabitants devouring huge steaks, lobsters, pheasants,
pastries
and
fine wines. Curious, but deeply trusting, Seymour remained quiet.
The next day God again invited Seymour to join him for a meal.
Again,
it
was tuna and rye bread. Once again looking down, Seymour could see
the
denizens of Hell enjoying caviar, champagne, lamb, truffles and
chocolates.
Still Seymour said nothing.
The following day, mealtime arrived and another can of tuna was
opened.
Seymour could contain himself no longer. Meekly, he said: "God,
I am
grateful to be in heaven with you as a reward for the pious,
obedient life
I
led. But here in heaven all I get to eat is tuna and a piece of rye
bread
and in the Other Place they eat like emperors and kings! Forgive me,
O
God,
but I just don't understand ... "
God sighed: "Let's be honest, Seymour -- for just two people
does it
really
pay to cook?"