A Metajoke A salesman's car broke down as he was making his way through the countryside on an important trip. It was getting dark, so he left the car and walked down the road a ways until he came to a farmhouse, where he knocked on the door. A farmer answered. ""Howdy, stranger,"" he said. ""What brings you here?"" ""My car broke down and I'm not carrying any money, so I need a place to stay until I go to town tomorrow to find a mechanic. Could you help me?"" ""Sure,"" said the farmer. ""My kids moved out years ago and my wife died not too long after, so I have plenty of room."" Hearing this, the salesman turned and walked back towards his car. ""Did you hear me? I said I have plenty of room!"" said the farmer, confused. ""Yes, I heard you,"" the salesman replied. ""But I think I'm in the wrong joke.""