The Italian Golfer
Silvio, an 80-year-old Italian goes to the doctor for a check-up. The doctor is amazed at what good shape the guy is in and asks, 'How do you stay in such great physical condition?'
I'm Italian and I am a golfer,' says Silvio, 'and that's why I'm in such good shape. I'm up well before daylight and out golfing up and down the fairways.
I have a glass of vino, and all is well.'
'Well' says the doctor, 'I'm sure that helps, but there's got to be more to it. How old was your father when he died?'
'Who said my father's dead?'
The doctor is amazed. 'You mean you're 80 years old and your father's still alive. How old is he?'
'He's 100 years old,' says Silvio. 'In fact he golfed with me this morning, and then we went to the topless beach for a walk and had a little vino and that's why he's still alive. He's Italian and he's a golfer, too.'
'Well,' the doctor says, 'that's great, but I'm sure there's more to it than that. How about your father's father? How old was he when he died?'
'Who said my Nonno's dead?'
Stunned, the doctor asks, 'You mean you're 80 years old and your grandfather's still living! Incredible, how old is he?'
'He's 118 years old,' says the Old Italian golfer.
The doctor is getting frustrated at this point,
'So, I guess he went golfing with you this morning too?'
'No, Nonno couldn't go this morning because he's getting married today.'
At this point the doctor is close to losing it. 'Getting married? Why would a 118 year-old guy want to get married?'
'Who said he WANTED to get married?"
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As a former golfer but still Italian (American), I especially appreciated the story. Thanks Buzz.
There is a well known expression in Jewish said between friends and relatives, which I will relate to you, pokermike:
"May you live to 120."
But, in light of the joke, I'll add these words: "...and retain your virility."
Cute, and a lot of wishful thinking.
I was sort of thinking of changing "Italian" to "Indian" but I thought you'd get mad.
I do have a sense of humor Buzz. Now remember, you'd be talking about yourself as well..Your Ojibwe you know.
And I'm PROUD of it.
Getting closer - not to my joy, but getting closer.
Hey - ya'll read the data talk 'bout how our life span is going to increase from 84.7 (today), to 120 by 2050????? Gonna be neat