Moishe the Carpenter, returning home with his week's wages, was accosted by an armed robber on a deserted street. "Take my money," said Moishe, "but do me a favour: shoot a bullet through

Moishe the Carpenter, returning home with his week's wages, was accosted by an armed robber on a deserted street.

"Take my money," said Moishe, "but do me a favor: shoot a bullet through my hat."

The robber was puzzled but figured, Why not? So he took aim and shot a hole right through Moishe’s hat.

Moishe picked up the hat, examined it, and said, "Not bad, but do me one more favor—shoot another bullet through the other side. Just for good measure."

The robber shrugged, aimed again, and—BANG!—another hole in the hat.

Moishe nodded approvingly, "Now one more in the brim, so it looks natural."

At this point, the robber was thoroughly confused but humored him and fired once more.

Moishe then grinned, tucked the hat under his arm, and handed over his money. The robber, scratching his head, asked, "Why did you make me do that?"

Moishe sighed, "Because when I get home, if I show up without my money, my wife will kill me. But if I show up with a bullet-riddled hat, I can at least tell her I fought back!"