A man named Bob had a good friend named Joe. Bob noticed that Joe seemed to know everybody. They worked together, and would often get drinks together, go to events together; no matter where they went Joe was always busy saying hi and shaking hands with everybody. Bob would often ask, 'how do you know that guy?' and Joe would say, 'oh, I know everybody.' Bob got pretty used to Joe saying that, and usually left it alone. One day they went to another city for a work conference, and Joe was at it again saying hi to everyone. Bob was really confused and asked Joe again, 'Seriously man, how do you know all these people?' and Joe answered in his usual style, 'oh, you live as long as me, you know everybody.' Bob had had it. 'Joe, you're barely 8 years older than me, and it's not possible to know everybody in the world.' Joe said, 'I Really do know everyone.' but Bob wanted proof, and he asked for it. Joe said 'You really want proof?' 'Hell ya!' 'Well,' said Joe, 'It just so happens that I know the Pope. We can go to the Vatican, and I'll show you.' That sounded like an excellent idea to Bob. He'd always wanted to go to Italy, and now he could finally call his friend's bluff. Doesn't get not far-fetched than knowing the Pope. they set off to Italy and spent some time visiting while they were there, and all the while Joe kept telling Bob, 'We'll go see him at the end of the trip.' Bob figured he really had Joe this time, and was ready to delight in Joe's defeat. On the last day before their plane left, they headed on over to the Vatican. As they arrived, Joe told Bob, 'Security is pretty tight here, so you can't come up. But if you stand here I'll go talk to the Pope, and we'll come to the balcony and wave to you.' Bob figured he was trying to weasel his way out of it, but agreed and stood on one of the streets where a lot of people were taking pictures and moving all around. After about 10 minutes he sees the door open, and out comes Joe, followed by the Pope. Joe looks down and waves, and he sees Bob, standing in a group of people, wave back. Suddenly, Bob collapses. Joe shakes hands with the Pope and runs down as quick as he can. When Joe arrives, some people are fanning Bob, who's laying on the street. Bob Begins to stir. Joe kneels down and says, 'Friend, you really didn't believe me, huh?' Bob says, 'When I looked up I couldn't believe my eyes, but that's not why I fainted.' 'Well what happened?' Bob shook his head, paused, and explained, 'As I was waving, A man tapped me on the shoulder and said 'Hey, who's that up there with Joe?' '