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Hop In, Mate!

"Why not?" you shrug. "I'm going by the airport anyway, and you're already in my car."

"Wise move," says the roo as he slips into the front passenger seat and snaps his seat belt in place.

As you continue driving, the kangaroo stares grimly at the road, not uttering a word. The silence finally becomes unbearable, and you dare to speak to your strange passenger.

"So," you begin conversationally, "why are you heading for the airport? Taking a trip?"

"Um, yeah," the roo mutters evasively. "I have to get to the ... ah ... the Sydney Olympics. I'm on the ... uh ... the Australian boxing team."

It's the worst lie you've ever heard in your life, but you let it pass. A few minutes later you notice that the traffic ahead of you is slowing down. You soon spot the reason for the slow-down: a police check-point.

"Oh, bloody hell!" the roo snarls. "I was afraid of this!" With frightening speed, the roo tears off its seat belt, leaps into the back seat of the car, and


Written by Funny Animal

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