Paddy and Mick were in their rowboat on the Irish Sea fishing. Being good Irishmen, they were knocking back some beers. Well, Paddy had one too many and passed out. While Paddy was sleeping, Mick got a hit on his line that damn near pulled him out of the boat. After a tough hour long battle, Mick finally prevailed and got his catch alongside the boat. To his amazement, he realized that he hooked a mermaid. The mermaid pleaded with Mick to set her free, promising to grant him any wish he desired if he would release her. Mick thought for a few seconds and said, "Can you turn the Irish Sea into Guinness ?" The mermaid told him that, yes she could, if that was what he wished for. He said that yes, that was his wish, and then proceeded to unhook her from the line. When she was free, she uttered a few words in an ancient language and told Mick that his wish was granted, then swam away. Mick quickly got his glass, leaned over the side of the boat and filled it, and took a big drink. To his amazement, it WAS Guinness. He shook Paddy awake and told him the whole story, but Paddy didn't believe him. He told Paddy to get a glass and scoop some up for himself. Paddy did just that, and said,
"OH MY GOD, It IS Guiness !"After finishing his drink, Paddy leaned over and smacked Mick in the face. Mick said, 'HEY, what was THAT for ?" PADDY replied, "Ya simple bastid . . . Now we're gonna have to **** in the boat !"
