BBC Sherlock Fan Forum - Serving Sherlockians since February 2012 / You see but you do not observe.

**Posted by kazza474** March 25, 2012 3:43 am

Sherlock’s Tent

Sherlock Holmes and Mr. Watson went on a camping trip. After a good meal and a bottle of wine they lay down in their tent for the night and went to sleep. Some hours later, Holmes awoke and nudged his faithful friend awake.

"Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see."

Watson replied, "I see millions and millions of stars."

"What does that tell you?" Holmes questioned. Watson pondered for a minute.

"Astronomically, it tells me that there are millions of galaxies and potentially billions of planets. Astrologically, I observe Saturn is in Leo. Logically, I deduce that the time is approximately a quarter past three. Theologically, I can see that God is all powerful and that we are small and insignificant. Meteorologically, I suspect that we will have a beautiful day tomorrow."

"Is that all?," Holmes asked.

"Yes." Watson replied. "Why, am I missing something?"
Holmes was quiet for a moment, then spoke: "Watson, you fool. Someone has stolen the tent."

**Posted by theCuriousOne** March 25, 2012 5:51 am

I can't stop laughing... btw how could they don't realize the tent is gone?

**Posted by tobeornot221b** March 25, 2012 6:32 am

I think Watson has been listening to Holmes saying:
"Never trust to general impressions, my boy, but concentrate yourself upon details." ("A Case of Identity") - in this case taking his advice to an extreme.

**Posted by kazza474** March 25, 2012 6:42 am

theCuriousOne wrote:
I can't stop laughing... btw how could they don't realize the tent is gone?

Because they were asleep; then Watson was concentrating so much on making a brilliant deduction speech he missed the obvious, lol. Which of late is usually what Sherlock does.

**Posted by Sherlock Holmes** March 25, 2012 9:30 am

Yeah, I love that one. I remember hearing it years ago. It's the only decent Sherlock joke out there.

**Posted by Tantalus** June 4, 2012 3:36 am

Bumping this for newer members (like me!).

Just hilarious!

**Posted by Molly Hooper** June 4, 2012 12:33 pm

I saw a card with this on just a few days ago, SO tempted to buy it!

**Posted by Ellen5000** June 4, 2012 9:56 pm

I enjoyed reading this it's hilarious

Last edited by Ellen5000 (June 4, 2012 9:56 pm)

**Posted by hepzibah** June 5, 2012 6:28 pm

According to Wikipedia, that is the 2nd funniest joke in the world. The funniest joke, based on a Goon Show sketch is

Two hunters are out in the woods when one of them collapses. He doesn't seem to be breathing and his eyes are glazed. The other guy whips out his phone and calls the emergency services. He gasps, "My friend is dead! What can I do?" The operator says "Calm down. I can help. First, let's make sure he's dead." There is a silence, then a gun shot is heard. Back on the phone, the guy says "OK, now what?"

**Posted by Tantalus** June 6, 2012 3:25 am

hepzibah wrote:
According to Wikipedia, that is the 2nd funniest joke in the world. The funniest joke, based on a Goon Show sketch is

Two hunters are out in the woods when one of them collapses. He doesn't seem to be breathing and his eyes are glazed. The other guy whips out his phone and calls the emergency services. He gasps, "My friend is dead! What can I do?" The operator says "Calm down. I can help. First, let's make sure he's dead." There is a silence, then a gun shot is heard. Back on the phone, the guy says "OK, now what?"

I have always loved that one. But I do believe I like the Sherlock joke better. Wonder why...

We need a joke thread...

**Posted by ottercoul** June 13, 2012 9:11 pm

hahahah love this one

**Posted by Sherlock Holmes** June 14, 2012 8:48 am

It's good...but I think "funniest joke in the world" is a step too far. It's not THAT funny. Could be just my odd sense of humour though.

**Posted by hepzibah** June 14, 2012 2:52 pm

Hey, Sherlock, are you dissing Wikipedia? And will me being cheeky to an Administrator get me banned from the site?

**Posted by Davina** August 20, 2012 8:45 pm

Bump! Again for new members who may not have seen this.

**Posted by Sammy** August 20, 2012 11:53 pm

It's still funny

**Posted by horserider99** October 15, 2012 4:08 am

...where did you see this on a card?

**Posted by 221B Baker Street** October 15, 2012 4:22 am

Sherlock Holmes wrote:
It's good...but I think "funniest joke in the world" is a step too far. It's not THAT funny. Could be just my odd sense of humour though.

I agree with you, it's not that funny.
I think it could have been the "funniest joke in the world" back in 18.. Nowadays it sounds a little bit... old-fashioned