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| An Irishman, an Italian, and a Polack are on death row, awaiting electrocution. |
The warden takes the first man and asks him if he has any last words. He says, 'I'm innocent. Perhaps years from now, evidence will show I'm telling the truth'.
The warden says, 'Yeah, yeah, yeah, that's what they all say. I was hoping you would say something so that the family of the man that you killed, would have some closure'.
They strap the Irishman into the chair, and the warden tells them to throw the switch.
Nothing happens. The executioner wiggles the handle, and throws the switch again, but nothing.
The warden comes down, and says, 'That was a million-to-one chance; but, you know the rules, you survived the execution, so you will now go free'.
The Irishman is ecstatic, gets up shakes the warden's hand, and says, 'See, I told you! God has saved me because I'm innocent! I will dedicate the rest of my life, to helping spread the word of god, I will only do good work from now on Thank you, sir, I'm very lucky to have had this second chance in life'.
Then they walk the Italian in; again the warden asks if he has any final words.
The Italian says, 'I'ma innocen; yoosa making a big mistake'.
The warden shakes it off, and says, 'Yeah, I've heard that one before'.
They strap him into the chair and throw the switch. Again, nothing, again and again.
The warden comes in, and says, 'This is amazing; this the second time in a row that this has happened; it has to be a billion to one chance. It must be a sign from god that you're telling the truth. I'm sorry I doubted you. You may go free'.
The Italian gets up, joyful, tear in his eyes, and says, 'Thanka you thanka you thanka you! I'a wasa aso ascared, anda yet, chance hasa smiled ona me! He gets up and leaves.
Then they bring in the Polack. The warden again asks, 'Do you have any final words?'
The Polack says, 'Yes. But first, look, that chair is unplugged'.
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