A contractor is doing a walk-through with a new homeowner who is selecting the colors of paint. "I want the den painted sky blue," the owner says.

"No problem," the contractor responds, then walks over to a window, leans out and yells "Green side up!"

The owner is somewhat taken aback but says nothing. They go to the next room and the owner selects a deep, earthy brown. Again, the contractor agrees, then walks to a window and yells, "Green side up!"

So it goes in room after room. Whatever color the owner selects, the contractor agrees but then immediately walks to a window and yells, "Green side up!"

Finally, the owner calls him on it: "Look!" she says, "I don't think you're taking me seriously. Whatever color I choose, you yell 'Green side up!'"

"Aw, don't worry about it lady," the contractor says. "It has nothing to do with you. It's just that I've got a couple of blondes laying grass across the street."

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