An Australian tour guide was showing a group of American tourists the Top End. On the way to Kakadu he was describing the abilities of the Australian Aborigine to track man or beast, over land, through the air, under the sea. The Americans were incredulous.
Then later in the day, the tour rounded the bend on the highway, and discovered, lying in the middle of the road, an Aborigine. He had one ear pressed to the white line whilst his left leg was held high in the air.
The tour stopped and the guide and the tourists gathered around the prostrate Aborigine.
"Jacky", said the tour guide, "What are you tracking and what are you listening for?"
The Aborigine replied, " Down the road about 25 miles is a 1971 Valiant Ute. It's red. The left tyre is bald. The front end is out of whack and it has dents in evey panel. There are 9 blackfellas in the back, all drinking warm sherry. There are 3 kangaroos on the roof rack and 6 dogs in the front seat."
The American tourists moved forward, astounded by this precise and detailed knowledge. "Goddamnit Man, how do you know all that", asked one.
The Aborigine replied, "I fell out of the bloody thing about half an hour ago". |
