JOHN WAYNE’S FAVORITE JOHN WAYNE JOKE

To tell this joke properly requires a physical demonstration.  I'll describe it, then hopefully, you'll know how to act it out.

This really was the Duke's all-time favorite on himself.  It takes place in what was his favorite restaurant, Ambrosia, on Balboa Island, Newport Beach, California where he lived.

As he was having dinner, a distinguished gentleman approached, introducing himself as Dr. William Thompson.  "Mr. Wayne," said the doctor, "you have been a hero to me for so many years.  It is such a privilege to shake your hand."

"Thanks, Doc," Wayne responded with his famous grin.

The doctor then bent over and said quietly into Wayne's ear, "Mr. Wayne, as a physician I couldn't help noticing that when you went to the men's room a while ago, you came out with your pants leg wet.  Mr. Wayne, I really am a fairly prominent physician here in Balboa, and if you have any medical situation, it would an honor for me to treat you at no expense."

Wayne stood up, towering over the doctor.  [You now have to stand up.]  "Well, Doc, you see, it happens every time.  I'm standin' there at the urinal… [you stand with your hands at the appropriate position]… and this feller comes and stands next to me.  Then he looks up and says… [you look up in amazement, hands still there, pivot sharply right and shout]… ‘You're John Wayne!'"

He loved that joke so much he told it to Ronald Reagan.  That's how I know about it.