4 men – a Marathi, Bengali, Gujrati and our Santa were being interviewed for a top
job. With nothing to choose between them, the President told them over dinner
that the decisive test would be carried out the following morning, with each
candidate being asked the same question and the best answer would get them the
job.
The next morning, first up was the Marathi. “Here’s your question,” said the
President, “What’s the fastest thing in the world?” Without hesitation, he replied
“A thought, because it takes no time at all.” “Very good answer,” said the
President.
Next up was the Gujrati, “What’s the fastest thing in the world?” asked the
president. “A blink,” replied the Gujju almost instantaneously, “cos you don’t
think about a blink. It’s a reflex.” “Good answer,” replied the president.
Next was the Bengali, “What’s the fastest thing in the world?” asked the president.
The Bengali thought for a moment, “Electricity, because you can flip a switch and
20 miles away a light will go on immediately.” “That’s a great answer,” replied the
president.
Finally, it was our Santa’s turn. “What`s the fastest thing in the world?” asked the
president. Scratching his head Santa replied: “Diarrhoea, because last night after
dinner I was lying on my bed when I got these awful stomach pains and before I
could think, blink or turn on the light…..”