This is one of my favourite bass jokes (this version is from Mike Zwerin's article in Forbes Magazine, 09.06.99). It must have been around for long (I even heard it in German). Just needed it for an comment in another forum.

There is a joke about an estranged couple who have not spoken one word to each other for five years. They consult a marriage counselor, who, when all else fails, pulls a bass fiddle out of a closet and starts to play.
Immediately, the noncommunicating man and wife start an animated conversation.

Its like when you are with a group of silent friends and you put in a movie. All of the sudden everyone starts chatting.

Lawrence --
Originally posted by lermgalieu
Its like when you are with a group of silent friends and you put in a movie. All of the sudden everyone starts chatting.

I disagree. It's just the opposite!

Stefan

Originally posted by Stefan Boeters
Lawrence --


I disagree. It's just the opposite!

Stefan

You should stop by my place for coversation and a movie playing in the background.:p

Or better yet, I like when one person has seen the movie and decides to narrate it for everyone!