A Russian and an American wrestler were set to square off for the Olympicgold medal. Before the final match, the American wrestler’s trainer came tohim and said, “Now, don’t forget all the research we’ve done on thisRussian. He’s never lost a match because of this ‘pretzel’ hold he has.Whatever you do, don’t let him get you in this hold! If he does, you’refinished!” The wrestler nodded in acknowledgement.
As the match started, the American and the Russian circled each otherseveral times looking for an opening. All of a sudden, the Russian lungedforward, grabbing the American and wrapping him up in the dreaded pretzelhold.
A sigh of disappointment arose from the crowd, and the trainer buried hisface in his hands, for he knew all was lost. He couldn’t even watch theending.
Suddenly, there was a scream, a cheer from the crowd, and the trainer raisedhis eye just in time to watch the Russian flying up in the air. TheRussian’s back hit the mat with a thud, and the American collapsed on top ofhim, making the pin and winning the match.
The trainer was astounded. When he finally got the American wrestler alone,he asked, “How did you ever get out of that hold? No one has ever done itbefore!”
The wrestler answered, “Well, I was ready to give up when he got me in thathold, but at the last moment I opened my eyes and saw this pair of ballsright in front of my face. I had nothing to lose, so with my last ounce ofstrength I stretched out my neck and bit those babies just as hard as Icould.”
“So,” the trainer exclaimed, “that finished him off, did it?”
“No, but you’d be amazed how strong you get when you bite your own balls!”