One day in line at the company cafeteria, Brew says to Loner, standing behind him, "My elbow hurts like hell. I guess I'd better see a doctor."
"Listen, you don't have to spend that kind of money," Loner replies.
"There's a diagnostic computer down at the Wal-Mart. Just give it a urin sample and the computer will tell you what's wrong and what to do about it. It takes ten seconds and costs $10 - A lot cheaper than a doctor."
So, Brew deposits a urine sample in a small jar and takes it to Wal-Mart. He deposits $10, and the computer lights up and asks for the urine sample. He pours the sample into the slot and waits...
10 seconds later, the computer ejects a printout:
" You have tennis elbow. Soak your arm in warm water and avoid heavy activity. It will improve in 2 weeks. Thank You for shopping at Wal-Mart."
That evening while thinking how amazing this new technology was, Brew began wondering if the computer could be fooled.
He mixed some tap water, a stool sample from his dog, urine samples from his wife and daughter, and a sperm sample for good measure.
Brew hurries back to Wal-Mart, eager to check the results. He deposits $10, pours in his concoction, and awaits the results.
The computer prints the following:
1. Your tap water is too hard. Get a water softner. (Aisle 9)
2. Your dog has ringworm. Bathe him with anti-fungal shampoo. (Aisle 7)
3. Your daughter has a cocaine habit. Get her into rehab.
4. Your wife is pregnant. Twins. They aren't yours. Get lawyer.
5. If you don't stop playing with yourself, your elbow will never get better!
Thank you for shopping at Wal-mart.