Jack, a dashing gentleman in his prime, entered a lively sports bar at around 9:58 pm. With his eyes fixed on the TV screen, he sat down beside a charming blonde lady. The clock struck 10:00 pm, and the news began. The broadcaster shared the captivating story of a man standing precariously on the ledge of a towering building, contemplating a leap into the unknown.
Curiosity got the better of the blonde as she turned to Jack and asked, “Do you think he’ll actually jump?” Sporting a mischievous smile, Jack replied, “You know what? I have a feeling he will.” The blonde, confident in her own judgment, shot back, “Well, I bet he won’t.”
Caught up in the excitement, Jack boldly placed $30 on the bar counter and challenged the blonde to a wager. Just as the blonde was about to match his bet, the man on the building’s ledge made a daring swan dive into the depths below, meeting a tragic end. The blonde was overcome with sadness and reluctantly handed Jack his rightful winnings. “Fair is fair,” she said, “Here’s your money.”
However, in a surprising turn of events, Jack refused to accept the money. Calmly, he explained that he had seen the same story earlier on the 5 o’clock news and had predicted the man’s unfortunate fate. Bewildered, the blonde responded, “I saw it too, but I never thought he would actually do it!”
And so, Jack graciously declined the winnings, leaving the blonde to ponder the unpredictability of life.
