A story was sent to our editor which read as follows:
Just before the Last Summer Olympics, an Englishman(John Smith) a Scot (McFeddup) and an Irish man (Paddy O'Stone)made a decision to go to the Summer Olympics.
They pooled their money and had enough for the flights and hotel rooms.
On arriving at their hotel, close to the Olympic Village, it hit them that they had NO MONEY LEFT TO BUY TICKETS FOR THE GAMES.
"Not to worry," said John, "I have a cunning plan. Follow me"
So the 3 set out for the Olympic Village. John assured them they would be able to pass as athletes and enter via the athletes' gate.
Walking along, John spied a telephone pole, so he picked it up and carried it under his arm. He approached the guard at the entrance and said,
"John Smith. England. Pole Vault."
Sure enough, he was allowed entry.
McFeddup quickly 'cottoned on' and picked up a man-hole cover and tucked it under his arm. He approached the guard and said,
"McFeddup. Scotland. Discus."
He too was allowed entry.
Now Paddy was looking around for something HE could use.
He saw a bundle of barbed wire so he picked it up carefully and carried it with both arms.
He too approached the guard. Paddy then said,
"Paddy O'Stone. Ireland. Fencing"
Sad to say, Paddy was denied entry.
