Joe has a successful career, but as he got older he increasingly suffered incredible headaches. When his personal hygiene and love life began to be affected, he decided to seek medical help. After being referred from one specialist to another, he finally came across a doctor who was able to diagnose the problem, "The good news is I can cure your headaches...the bad news is that it will require castration. You have a rare condition which causes your testicles to press up against the base of your spine. The pressure creates a headache. The only way to relieve the pressure is to remove the testicles."
Joe was both shocked and depressed. He wondered if he has anything to live for, but decided he had no choice but to go for it. After the operation, he was indeed cured of his headaches. But he felt like he was missing an important part of himself. As he walked down the street, he realized that he felt like a different person. He could make a new beginning and live a new life.
He walked past a men's clothing store and thought, "Maybe that's what I need - a new suit." So he entered the shop and told the salesman he would like a new suit. The tailor eyed him briefly and said, "Let's see...size 44 long."
Joe laughed, "That's right, how did you know?"
"It's my job," the tailor said.
Joe tried on the suit. It fit perfectly. As Joe admired himself in the mirror, the salesman asked, "How about a new shirt?"
Joe thought for a moment and then said, "Sure..."
The salesman again eyed Joe and said, "Let's see...34 sleeve and... 16 and a half neck."
Again Joe was surprised, "That's right, how did you know?"
"It's my job."
Joe tried on the shirt, and it fit perfectly. The salesman then offered, "About new shoes?"
Joe was on a roll and said, "Sure..."
The salesman eyed Joe's feet and said, "Let's see...9 and a half... wide."
Joe was now truly astonished, "That's right, how did you know?"
"It's my job."
Joe was feeling great, when the salesman asked, "How about some new underwear?"
Joe thought for a second and said, "Sure.."
The salesman stepped back, eyed Joe's waist and said, "Let's see... size 36."
Joe laughed, "No, I've worn size 34 since I was 18 years old. Surely you are mistaken this time."
The salesman shook his head, "You can't wear a size 34. It would press your testicles up against the base of your spine and give you one hell of a headache."
