英语笑话

631　Old Tradition and New Technology 老传统和新技术

The 104-year-old building that had served as the student residence of the small Catholic university was about to be demolished. As the wrecker's ball began to strike, I sensed the anxiety and sadness experienced by one of the monks. “The tradition associated with that building, Father,” I said. “I can't imagine how hard this must be for you.” “It's worse than that,” the monk replied. “I left my Palm Pilot in there.”

在一所小型天主教大学里用作学生宿舍104年的建筑要被拆除了。当拆房的大球开始打击的时候，我可以感觉到一位修道士所经历的焦虑和悲哀。我说：“神父，传统和这座建筑物相联系。我很难想象这对你有多难。”这位修道士回答说：“比这更糟。我把我的掌上电脑落在里面了。”