When his company fell on hard times, the boss realized he'd have to lay off one of his two middle managers, although Jack and Jill were equally honest and dedicated to their jobs. Unable to decide which to fire, the boss arbitrarily determined that the first to leave his or her desk the next morning would be the one to get the ax.

The next morning found Jill at her desk, rubbing her temples. Jack for some aspirin, she headed for the water fountain, and that's where the boss caught up with her. "I've got some news for you, Jill," he said. "I'm going to have to lay you or Jack off."

"Jack off," she snapped. "I have a headache."