Genuine Alligator Shoes

An Irishman was on holiday in the USA, and whilst driving through the Everglades decided to take home a pair of genuine alligator shoes. But after making a few inquiries he was very reluctant to pay the high prices the local vendors were asking.

After becoming very frustrated with the “no haggle on prices” attitude of one of the shopkeepers, the Irishman shouted: “Well then, maybe I’ll just go out and catch my own alligator, so I can get a pair of shoes for free!”

The shopkeeper said with a sly, knowing smile: “OK, Paddy, just go and give it a try!”

So the Irishman headed out toward the swamps, determined to catch an alligator.

Later in the day, as the shopkeeper is driving home, he pulls over to the side of the levee where he spots the same guy standing waist deep in the murky bayou water, shotgun in hand.

Just then, he spots a huge 9ft gator swimming rapidly toward him. With lightning speed, he takes aim, kills the creature and hauls it onto the slimy bank of the swamp.

Lying nearby were 7 more of the dead creatures, all lying on their backs.

The shopkeeper stood on the bank, watching in silent amazement as the Irishman struggled and flipped the gator onto its back.

Rolling his eyes heavenward and screaming in great frustration, he shouts out in disgust:

“AAHH, BEJASUS… THIS ONE’S BAREFOOT, TOO!”