This won the First Prize for the Best Joke

This won the First Prize for the Best Joke in a Competition in Britain this Year



Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson go on a camping trip, set up their tent, 
and fall asleep. Some hours later, Sherlock Holmes wakes up his faithful friend.

"Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see."

 Watson replies, "I see millions of stars."
 

"Holmes - What does that tell you?"
 

Watson ponders for a minute and replied
 

"Astronomically speaking, it tells me that there are millions of galaxies 
and potentially billions of planets. And

Astrologically, it tells me that Saturn is in Leo.

Time wise, it appears to be approximately a quarter past three.

Theologically, it's evident that the Lord is all-powerful and we are small and 
insignificant.

Meteorologically, it seems we will have a beautiful day tomorrow. But what does it tells you?" 

Holmes is silent for a moment, then speaks.

"Someone has stolen our tent".

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The story is hilarious. What it brings out is how we tend to complicate 
issues and then miss the most obvious things. Too much knowledge is of no 
help unless we have the wisdom to guide it to an effective conclusion.