A muscular Irishman strolled into the Civil Service examination-room
where candidates for the police force are put to a physical test.
"Strip," ordered the police surgeon.
"What's that?" demanded the uninitiated.
"Get your clothes off, and be quick about it," said the doctor.
The Irishman disrobed, and permitted the doctor to measure his chest and
legs and to pound his back.
"Hop over this bar," ordered the doctor.
The man did his best, landing on his back.
"Now double up your knees and touch the floor with your hands."
He sprawled, face downward, on the floor. He was indignant but silent.
"Jump under this cold shower," ordered the doctor.
"Sure, that's funny!" muttered the applicant.
"Now run around the room ten times to test your heart and wind,"
directed the doctor.