A minister decided that a visual demonstration would add emphasis to his Sunday sermon.

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Four worms were placed into four separate jars.

At the conclusion of the sermon, the Minister reported the following results:

The first worm in alcohol - Dead.

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The second worm in cigarette smoke - Dead.

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Third worm in chocolate syrup - Dead.

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Fourth worm in good clean soil - Alive.

So the Minister asked the congregation - What can you learn from this demonstration?

Maxine was setting in the back, quickly raised her hand and said,

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"As long as you drink, smoke and eat chocolate, you won't have worms!"

That pretty much ended the service --