Prison is no joke !

The inmates settle down for their afternoon lunch one day when suddenly, a man stands up, yells "#46!!" and the room lights up in laughter.

Another moment later another inmate stands, screams, "#65!!!" and again was met by wild hoots & laughter.

One of the new convicts is confused by this and asks the neighboring inmate what #46 is. The seasoned veteran explains that they have heard all the jokes so many times - they have given them numbers and everyone knows just which joke it is.

This amused the new inmate and he asked if it would be alright to give it a try. The elder inmate finally agrees to tell him one of the jokes corresponding with the right number.

The fresh inmate, excited to tell the joke, stands and screams, "#77!!" - and he was met with a cold silence. No laughter, no cheering, just blank looks and the quiet.

He sits back down, looks at the old timer and asks what he could have done wrong?

The elder shakes his head and shrugs his shoulders and simple states, "Some can tell 'em - some can't!"