The Parrot

An unsavory antique dealer went to an auction sale and was intrigued by a large parrot that was housed in a golden cage. The bird was large, very healthy looking, and brightly colored. The dealer was so attracted to the parrot's appearance that he couldn't restrain himself from bidding on it. Every time he bidded another bidder countered and drove the price very high.

Eventually the dealer prevailed and was the winning bidder. While the dealer was at the check-out station he told the cashier that he was so excited about the parrot's appearance that he had neglected to ask if it could talk. The parrot spoke up and said, "Who do you think was bidding against you?"