While proudly showing off his new apartment
to friends, a college student led the way into
the den.

"What is the big brass gong and hammer for?"
one of his friends asked.

"That is the talking clock," the man replied.

"How does it work?" the friend asked.

"Watch!" the man said then proceeded to
give the gong an ear shattering pound with
the hammer.

Suddenly, someone screamed from the other
side of the wall, "KNOCK IT OFF, YOU JERK!
It's two AM in the morning!"