Two best friends had just gone through divorces and made a solemn vow: they’d never have any dealings with women ever again.
Determined to stick to their promise, they decided to move to the northernmost part of Alaska, as far away from the fairer sex as possible. Once they arrived, they entered a trader’s store and told him, “We need enough supplies to sustain two men for a whole year.”
The trader quickly gathered the necessary gear. On top of each man’s supplies, he placed a board with a hole in the middle, surrounded by fur.
The two men were puzzled. “What’s this board for?” they inquired.
The trader replied, “Well, where you’re headed, there are no women. You might find this useful.”
The men were adamant. “No way! We’ve sworn off women for life!” they exclaimed.
The trader insisted, “Take the boards with you. If you don’t end up using them, I’ll refund your money next year.”
Reluctantly, they agreed and left.
A year later, one of the men walked back into the trader’s store. “Give me enough supplies to last one man for a year,” he requested.
The trader was surprised. “Weren’t you here last year with a partner?” he asked.
“Yeah,” the man replied.
The trader then wondered, “Where is he?”
The man’s answer was chilling. “I shot him.”
Shocked, the trader demanded, “Why?”
The man responded, “I caught him in bed with my board.”