In Catholic schools students are taught that lying is a sin.
Instructors are also advised that using a bit of imagination is OK to
express the truth differently without lying. This is a perfect example
of this teaching:
Getting a Hairdryer Through Customs...
An attractive young woman on a flight from Ireland asked the priest
beside her, 'Father, may I ask a favour?'
‘Of course child. What can I do for you?'
‘I bought my mother an expensive hair dryer for her birthday. It is
unopened but well over the customs limits and I'm afraid they'll
confiscate it. Is there any way you could carry it through customs
for me? Could you possibly hide it under your robes for me?'
'I would love to help you my dear but, I must warn you, I will not
tell a lie..'
'With your honest face, Father, I'm sure that no one will question
you.'
When they got to customs, she let the priest go first. The official
asked, 'Father, do you have anything to declare?'
'From the top of my head down to my waist I have nothing to declare.'
The official thought this answer a little strange, so he asked, 'And what
do you have to declare from your waist to the floor?'
'I have a marvelous instrument that has been designed for use on
women, but which, to date, remains unused.'
Roaring with laughter, the official said, 'Go ahead, Father. Next please!’
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