Two old spinsters bought a farm and went to see a farmer about stocking it with chickens.

Timidly, they said they 500 hens and 500 roosters. The amazed farmer explained that 50 roosters would be sufficient for 500 hens.

Blushing, the elder spinster spoke up, ‘No, we want 500 hens and 500 roosters. We know what it means to be lonesome!’