The Test
The Journey Begins
Once, two bachelors set out on a journey. During their travels, they arrived at an inn. They decided that one of them would pay for the food, but which one? To resolve this, they agreed to conduct a test to determine who should foot the bill.
The Test of Wit
One would pose a question to the other, and if the latter failed to answer, he would have to pay—assuming the questioner answered correctly first.
The first bachelor asked, “Why is it that there is no mud before the pig?”
The second bachelor replied, “I don’t know. Please answer if you can.”
A Twist of Questions
The first bachelor answered, “Easy. That pig dug its way out of the earth.”
Quickly, the second bachelor asked, “But how did it go into the earth in the first place?”
The first bachelor responded, “This is your question; answer it yourself.”
The Outcome
Puzzled, the second bachelor realized he had no answer. Consequently, he had no choice but to pay for the food they both enjoyed at the inn.