Little Johnny was sitting in the backyard when his grandad came outside.
Johnny:
“Grandad, I’m bored.”
Grandad:
“I’ll tell you what. If you can get this worm back into its hole, I’ll give you £10. That should keep you busy.”
Grandad picked up a worm from the lawn and handed it to Johnny.
Johnny thought for a moment, then ran upstairs to his mother’s bedroom.
A few minutes later, he came back with a can of hairspray.
He placed his foot on one end of the worm and gently stretched it as far as he could. Then he sprayed it with hairspray and waited a minute.
When he let go, the worm was perfectly straight and stiff.
Johnny carefully slipped the worm back into its hole.
Grandad was amazed and happily gave Johnny £10.
The next day, Johnny was sitting in the garden again when Grandad came outside and handed him another £10.
Johnny:
“What’s this for, Grandad?”
Grandad:
“That’s from your grandma.”