Rabinowitz the Tree Chopper

"Name?"
"Rabinowitz."
"Wait a minute, Mr. Rabinowitz. You really don't look like you're cut out for this job. Are you sure you're a lumberjack?"
"Yes."
"It's just that you're such a little man. Well, let's see what you can do. Can you chop down that tree over there?"
"Sure." (Chop!)
"Hm... not bad. How about that big one behind it? In one stroke? This... I want to see."
"Sure." (Chop!!!)
"Hm ... Very impressive, Mr. Rabinowitz. Really, I apologize for doubting your ability. I mean, you really don't LOOK like a lumberjack, but you sure can cut trees! Say, where did you learn your trade?"
"Well, for many years I worked in the Sahara Forest."
"Surely you must mean the Sahara Desert?"
"Sure. NOW it's a desert!"
Originally published November 14, 2002.