> An Australian ventriloquist visiting New Zealand walks
> into a small Village and sees a local sitting on his
> porch patting his dog.
> He figures he'll have a little fun, so he says to the
> Kiwi "Can I talk to your dog?"
> Kiwi: "The dog doesn't talk, you stupid Aussie."
> Ventriloquist: "Hello dog, how's it going mate?"
> Dog: "Doin' all right."
> Kiwi: (look of extreme shock)
> Ventriloquist: "Is this villager your owner?" Pointing
> at the villager)
> Dog: "Yep"
> Ventriloquist: "How does he treat you?"
> Dog: "Real good. He walks me twice a day, feeds me
> great food and takes me to the lake once a week to
> play."
> Kiwi: (look of utter disbelief)
> Ventriloquist: "Mind if I talk to your horse?"
> Kiwi: "Uh, the horse doesn't talk either.... I think."
> Kiwi: "Hey horse, how's it going?"
> Horse: "Cool"
> Kiwi: (absolutely dumbfounded)
> Ventriloquist: "Is this your owner?" (Pointing at the
> Kiwi)
> Horse: "Yep"
> Ventriloquist: How does he treat you?
> Horse: "Pretty good, thanks for asking. He rides me
> regularly, brushes me down often and keeps me in the
> barn to protect me from the elements."
> Kiwi: (total look of amazement)
> Ventriloquist: "Mind if I talk to your sheep?"
> Kiwi: (in a panic) "The sheep's a liar! The sheep's a
> liar!!"
