Who says woman are ONLY 5 times smarter than men.?
Joanne
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From: Deri James <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2001 8:11 PM
Subject: Joke


> Three guys are having a relaxing day of fishing. Out of the
> blue, they catch a mermaid -- who begs to be set free, in
> return for granting each of them a wish.

<SNIP>

> The last guy is so enthralled with the changes in his friends
> that he says to the mermaid, "Quintuple my I.Q."
>
> The mermaid looks at him and says, "You know, I normally
> don't try to change people's minds when they make a wish, but
> I really think you should reconsider."
>
> The guy says, "Nope, I want you to multiply my I.Q. times
> five, and if you don't do it, I won't set you free."
>
> "Please," the mermaid says, "you don't know what you're
> asking! It'll change your entire view on the universe. Won't
> you ask for something else, a million dollars, anything?" But
> no matter what the mermaid says, the guy insists on having
> his I.Q. increased to five times its usual power.
> Finally, the mermaid sighs and says, "Done."
> And he turns into a woman.
>