THE SCOT
MacTaggart's wife went into labour in the middle of the night in rural turn-of-the-century Scotland, and the doctor was called out to assist in the delivery. To keep the father-to-be busy, the doctor handed him a lantern and said, "Here, you hold this high so I can see what I'm doing."
Soon, a lusty baby boy was brought into the world. "Och!" said the doctor. "Don't be in a rush to put the lantern by . . . I think there's yet another wee bairn to come."
Sure enough, within minutes he had delivered a bonnie lass. "Na, dinna be in a great hurry to be putting down that lantern, lad . . . It seems there's yet another one besides!" cried the doctor.
MacTaggart scratched his head in bewilderment, and asked the doctor, "Well, now, mon. Do ye suppose the light's attracting them?"
2007-12-01 08:25:42 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
I don't know about that, but it was quite funny!
2007-12-01 08:34:31 · answer #1 · answered by Heidi W 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I find it had to believe that any true Scottish man would leave a lantern burning that long.
I think that his true response would be more like, Well now, mon, tis oil tis no be free ya kno?
2007-12-01 19:05:02 · answer #2 · answered by Hannah's Grandpa 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He better put that light out quickly! LOL
That was very cute, glad I didn't miss it. Made me think of fireflies on a warm summer night, not sure why, but it was a nice thought.
2007-12-01 19:29:32 · answer #3 · answered by luvspbr2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's cute! Quick now.... turn off that lantern!
2007-12-01 16:31:50 · answer #4 · answered by noonecanne 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Put that light out (Dads Army)
2007-12-01 17:07:06 · answer #5 · answered by inthedark 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just brilliant..lol
2007-12-01 16:37:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Love it!
2007-12-01 16:37:05 · answer #7 · answered by Southern Comfort 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
LOL.. I loved that one!
2007-12-01 22:56:09 · answer #8 · answered by ncgirl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ROFLMAOPIMP, that is fabulous, thanks so much!
And a big ol star for you today too!
2007-12-01 16:37:57 · answer #9 · answered by slk29406 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Och! That is quite a tale. thanks
2007-12-01 16:34:01 · answer #10 · answered by Aloha_Ann 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋