Two executive types (known in Newfoundland as big shots) were passing through Corner Brook, and decided to stop into a local neighbourhood bar to wet their whistle and sample some of the famous Newfoundland hospitality.

They were seated at the bar enjoying their brew, when an odd-sounding chirping noise came from the inside pocket of one of them. He reached in his pocket, took out a ball point pen, and proceeded to carry on a conversation. After he had finished, he noticed that he had attracted quite a bit of attention from the locals in the bar. He smiled at them and said, "The latest in cellular technology, a cell-pen, its quite convenient."

They all nodded and went back to their brews.

A few minutes later, the second executive carried on a similar conversation with his wristwatch. Again, curiousity got the better of the locals, and they were all watching him. After his chat ended, he looked at them and smiled, "A cell watch. Its fantastic." Back they went to their brews.

Geoff Courtney, a regular at the bar, was sitting a few stools down, and was taking all this in. He proceeded to let out the longest pit-of-the-stomach belch imaginable, a real prize winner. The two executives couldn't help but look at him.

"Anybody got any paper?" said Geoff. "I have a fax coming in."