Alligator Shoes

A redneck was on vacation in the depths of Louisiana. He wanted a pair of genuine alligator shoes in the worst way, but was very reluctant to pay the high prices the local vendors were asking.

After becoming very frustrated with the "no haggle" attitude of one of the shopkeepers, the redneck shouted, "Maybe I'll just go out and catch my own alligator so I can get a pair of shoes at a reasonable price!"

The shopkeeper said, "By all means, be my guest. Maybe you'll luck out and catch yourself a big one!"

Determined, the redneck turned and headed for the swamps, set on catching himself an alligator.

Later in the day, the shopkeeper is driving home when he spots the redneck standing waist deep in the water. Just then, he sees a huge nine-foot alligator swimming quickly toward him.

He grabs the gator, kills the creature with his bare hands, and hauls it on to the swamp bank. Lying nearby were several more of the dead creatures.

The shopkeeper watches in amazement.

Just then the redneck flips the alligator on its back, and frustrated, shouts out, "DOGGONE IT, THIS ONE ISN'T WEARING ANY SHOES, EITHER!!"