A missionary, on a very important trip in the depths of the jungles of
the Congo, comes upon a lost civilization which has a deep connection
with music. In fact, everywhere he goes, he hears the constant beat of
druming in the distance.
He decides to try and convert these people, but the first thing he has
to do is learn how to communicate with them. So, after almost three
years, he finally deciphers the language.
He approches the Chief, and the very first thing he asks is, "Great
Chief, everywhere I go here I hear drum beats. Why do your people
constantly play the drums?"
The Great Chief responds, "IF DRUMS STOP, TERRIBLE DISASTER WILL
OCCUR."
The missionary, somewhat puzzled, asks, "Do you think that there will
be a flood, an earthquake, disease, famine, or what?"
The Chief shakes his head sadly and says, "EVEN WORSE. IF THE DRUMS
EVER STOP, BIG TROMBONE SOLO!"
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