A man walks into a bar and sees a sign that says, "Free drinks for anyone who can make the bartender laugh."
The man walks up to the bartender and says, "I'll take a whiskey, but first, let me try to make you laugh."
The bartender nods, so the man starts doing a silly dance, making funny faces, and telling jokes. But the bartender doesn't crack a smile.
Finally, the man pulls out a tiny piano and starts playing a hilarious tune. The bartender can't help but chuckle a little.
"Alright, that was pretty good," the bartender says, pouring the man a drink. "But you didn't make me laugh, so you don't get a free drink."
The man looks disappointed but takes his drink anyway. As he's about to leave, the bartender stops him and says, "You know, you were the closest anyone has ever come to making me laugh. I'll tell you what, I'll give you one free drink if you can tell me the saddest story you know."
The man thinks for a moment and then says, "Alright, here's a sad story. My bank account."
The bartender bursts out laughing, handing the man another drink. "Okay, okay, you got me that time. That one's on the house."
The man smiles and raises his glass. "Cheers to the power of a good joke and a sad story!"