Joke -What causes arthritis?

WHAT CAUSES ARTHRITIS?A drunk man who smelled like beer sat down on a
> subway next to a priest.The man's tie was stained, his face was
> plastered with red lipstick, anda half-empty bottle of gin was
> sticking out of his torn coat pocket.
> Heopened his newspaper and
> began reading.After a few minutes the man turned to the priest and
> asked, 'Say Father,what causes arthritis?'The priest replies, 'My Son,
> it's caused by loose living, being withcheap, wicked women, too much
> alcohol, contempt for your fellow man,! sleeping around with
> prostitutes and lack of a bath.'The drunk muttered in response, 'Well,
> I'll be damned, '
> Then returned tohis paper.The priest, thinking about what he had said,
> nudged the man andapologized. 'I'm very sorry.
> I didn't mean to come on so strong.
> How longhave you had arthritis?'The drunk answered, 'I don't have it,
> Father.
> I was just reading here that the Pope does.'
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> MORAL: Make sure you understand the question before offering the
> answer.