The same as putting it in?

Question

A married Irishman goes to confession and says to his priest, "Father, forgive me, for I have sinned. I almost had an affair with another woman."

The priest asks, "What do you mean, almost?"

"Well, we got undressed and rubbed together, but then I stopped."

The priest says, "Rubbing together is the same as putting it in. You’re not to see that woman, ever again. For your penance, say a hundred Hail Marys and put $50 in the poor box."

The Irishman leaves the confessional, says the prayers, and then walks over to the poor box. He pauses for a moment and then starts to leave. The priest, who has been watching, quickly runs over to him saying, "Wait a minute!  I saw that!  You didn’t put any money in the poor box! "

The Irishman replies, "Yeah, but I rubbed the $50 on the box, and you said that’s the same as putting it in."

Answer 1

I dont get it, but neither did he. ;+

Comments

It sounds like neither he got anything.

Answer 2

Lol - great - there is indeed a difference between "plans", "half work" and "achievement" - a good lesson for everybody - as far as they get it.

Answer 3

Love it! Good one Tink! Between you and Marianne? I get a good chuckle and smile from here almost every morning!