Three contractors find themselves arriving at the pearly gates at the same time.
St.Peter greets them and tells them that the pearly gates are broken and in
need of repair. He asks them each for estimates so god may choose a contractor.
The first contractor, Tyrone Johnson, examines the gates and announces
an estimate of 300 dollars. St.Peter asks for an explaination. He is told 100
dollars for materials, 100 dollars for labor and 100 dollars for profit. The second
contractor, Hiram Berganstein, examines the gates and announces an estimate of
900 dollars. St. Peter asks again and is told 300 dollars for materials, 300
dollars for labor and 300 dollars for profit. The third contractor, Tony Carduchi,
takes a look at the gates and announces an estimate of 2300 dollars. St.Peter is
taken back and asks Tony why such an high price. Tony takes St.Peter aside and
whispers "one thousand for me, one thousand for you, and we get Tyrone to do it
for 300 dollars!".