A plane with Michael Jordan, Bill Gates, the Dali Lama and a Hippie aboard lost an engine and smoke started to fill the cabin. The pilot burst in and said "We're going down, there are five of us and four parachutes". With that, he grabbed a parachute and leapt from the plane.

Michael Jordan jumped to his feet and said "I'm the worlds greatest athlete, the world needs great athletes, I should have a parachute". He grabbed a parachute and leapt from the plane.

Bill Gates rose and said "I'm the worlds smartest man, I created Microsoft, the world needs me, I should have a parachute". He grabbed a pack and leapt from the plane.

The Dali Lama and the Hippy looked at each other.

Finally, the Dali Lama spoke. "My son, I have lived a satisfying life and have known the bliss of True Enlightenment. You have your life ahead of you. You take the parachute and I will go down with the plane."

The Hippie smiled and said "Don't worry, pop. The world's smartest man just jumped out wearing my backpack."


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