A very drunk man gets on a bus and stumbles into the seat next to a priest. His tie is stained, his face is covered in lipstick smears and a half full bottle of scotch is sticking out his coat pocket.


He opens his newspaper and starts to read, but after a few minutes turns to the priest and asks, "Hey father, do you have any idea what causes arthritis?"


"Yes," replied the priest, "it's caused by loose living, going with cheap wicked women, drinking to much alcohol and showing complete contempt for your fellow man."


"Well I'll be damned," muttered the drunk and returns to reading his paper.


The bus carries on its way a few minutes later the priest feeling guilty about what he had said nudges the drunk and apologies to him. "I'm very sorry," he said, "that was mean spirited and unchristian of me. How long have you been suffering from arthritis?"


"I haven't," replied the drunk,"l was just reading here that the Pope has it."