and decided to check out the local brothels. When he got to the first one,
he asked the Madam, "Is this a union house?"
"No," she replied, "I'm sorry it isn't."
Well, if I pay you £100, what cut do the girls get?"
"The house gets £80 and the girls get £20," she answered.
Offended at such unfair dealings, the union man stomped off down the street
in search of a more equitable, hopefully unionized shop. His search
continued until finally he reached a brothel where the Madam responded, "Why
yes sir, this is a union house.
We observe all union rules."
The man asked, "And if I pay you £100, what cut do the girls get?" "The
girls get £80 and the house gets £20."
"That's more like it!" the union man said.
He handed the Madam £100, looked around the room, and pointed to a
stunningly attractive blonde.
"I'd like her," he said.
"I'm sure you would, sir," said the Madam. Then she gestured to a
92-year old woman in the corner, "but Ethel here has 67 years seniority and
according to union rules, she's next."
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