Going down

[Marty_d]

An Englishman, a Scotsman, an Irishman were travelling in a light aircraft when the plane went through a flock of birds and both engines cut out.

 

After struggling with the controls for a minute, the pilot looked around with a grave expression.

 

"Gentlemen, I have some bad news," he said. "I can't restart the engines, and we're flying over very rough terrain - the chances of surviving a forced landing are very small. However," he went on, "there are 3 parachutes on this aircraft and we have plenty of height, so 3 of us will survive."

 

The others immediately started to justify why they should get a parachute.

 

"I'm the treasurer of Great Britain," argued the Englishman. "I'm working hard to keep England out of recession. If I die, the country may well have a financial crisis that will cause hardship and suffering for millions!"

 

The others agreed that he should live, so he grabbed a parachute and he jumped.

 

"I'm the Catholic Primate of Ireland," argued the Irishman. "Millions of people look up to me for spiritual guidance. They would be devastated if I died."

 

Not waiting for the other's opinions, he strapped on and leaped out of the plane.

 

Without a word, the Scotsman handed the pilot a parachute. Amazed at his heroism and generosity, the pilot said "But what about you?"

 

"Och aye, I'll be fine!" said the Scot. "The bloody Primate of Ireland took me backpack!"