A priest in a small rural town was very fond of his 10 chickens and 1 handsome cock he kept in a hen house behind the rectory.

One Saturday night the priest discovered that the rooster was missing. At the same time the priest heard rumours of cock- fights being held in town. Shocked and dismayed, he decided to say something during Mass.

During Mass he asked the congregation, "Who among you will confess to sporting a handsome cock?"

All the men stood up.

"No, no," he said. "That's not what I mean. Who among you will confess to having seen a handsome cock?"

All the women stood up.

"Oh, no," he said. "That's not what I mean either. Who among you will confess to having seen a cock that doesn't belong to you?"

Half the women stood up.

"Oh Lord," he said. "Perhaps I should rephrase the question: "Has anybody seen my cock?"

All the choirboys stood up.

[ 08-28-2003, 21:36: Message edited by: redsplatter ]