Lobster Lies and Dockside Laughs

In a small coastal village, a fisherman was strolling up the dock, proudly carrying two large, lively lobsters — one in each hand. The only problem? Lobster season had ended three weeks ago!

Just as he reached the end of the dock, he bumped right into the local Fisheries Officer. The officer raised an eyebrow and said, “Well, well… looks like I’ve finally caught you red-handed! Two fresh lobsters, and the season’s been closed for weeks!”

The fisherman shook his head and replied, “Oh, you’ve got it all wrong! These aren’t just any lobsters — these two are trained. I caught them before the season ended.”

The officer blinked. “Trained? What do you mean?”

The fisherman explained, “Every day I bring them down here for a swim. I let them stretch their legs in the water while I sit and enjoy a smoke. When I’m done, I give a little whistle and they come right back to me!”

The officer, curious but skeptical, said, “Alright, let’s see this for myself.”

So they walked back down the dock. Under the officer’s watchful eye, the fisherman carefully placed both lobsters into the water. Then he sat on the dock, lit a cigarette, and relaxed.

Fifteen minutes passed. The officer finally asked, “Well? Aren’t you going to whistle for them?”

The fisherman looked around and replied, “Whistle for who?”

The officer said, “For your lobsters, of course!”

The fisherman grinned and said, “What lobsters?”

Moral of the Story:

Quick wit might get you out of a pinch — but honesty keeps you out of hot water.