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Credit: Gary Larson
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Credit: Gary Larson
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In May 19, a small, bustling factory that produced bowling pins, workers toiled day and night to meet the high demands of bowling alleys everywhere. The factory was known for its efficiency, but also for the quirky characters who worked there.

One evening, as the factory hummed with activity, an unusual incident occurred. Big Joe, a burly worker known for his strength and love for bowling, was found lying on the ground, unconscious. His colleagues gathered around in shock and confusion.

Inspector Barnes, a seasoned detective with a knack for solving the most baffling cases, was called to the scene. He examined Big Joe and quickly concluded, "Knocked from behind, all right... And from my first examination of the wound, I'd say this was done by some kind of heavy, blunt object."

The workers exchanged puzzled glances. What could have caused such a blow? As they looked around, their eyes fell on a giant bowling ball hanging from the ceiling. It was part of a motivational poster that read, "Aim at the Best!" Suddenly, the pieces of the puzzle began to fit together.

Earlier that day, while taking a break, Big Joe had bragged about his incredible bowling skills and even demonstrated his perfect form with an imaginary bowling ball. But in his enthusiasm, he hadn't noticed the real bowling ball dangling precariously above. When he pretended to bowl a strike, his exaggerated swing had knocked the ball loose, and it swung down, hitting him squarely on the head.

As Big Joe regained consciousness, Inspector Barnes couldn't help but chuckle. "Well, Joe," he said, "looks like your aim was a bit too good this time!"

From that day on, the workers couldn't help but laugh every time they saw the motivational poster. Big Joe became a legend in the factory, not just for his bowling skills, but for the day he was literally knocked out by his own enthusiasm.