Some visitors were being given a tour of a mental hospital. One of them had made insulting remarks about the patients which offended the  staff. After the tour, the visitors were introduced to the staff in the canteen.

The rude visitor chatted to one of the security staff, Bill, a kindly and wise ex-policeman. “Are they all raving loonies in here then?” said the rude man.” Only the ones who fail the test,” said Bill.” What’s the test?” asked the man. “Well, we show them a bath full of water, a bucket, a jug and a cup, and we ask them what ’s the quickest way to empty the bath,” said Bill. “Oh I see, simple — the normal ones know it’s the bucket, right?”

“No, actually,” said Bill, “The normal ones say pull out the bath plug. Should I check when there’s a bed free for you?”

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