Beggars

Two beggars are standing side by side on a street in Rome. One is standing in front of a cross, the other in front of a star of David. Many people walk by and look at both beggars, but only put money into the hat of the beggar standing in front of the Cross. A priest comes by and watches throngs of people giving money to the beggar in front of the cross, but none give to the beggar in front of the star of David. Finally, the priest goes over to the beggar in front of the star of David and says "My poor fellow, don't you understand? This is a catholic country. People are not going to give you money if you are standing in front of the star of David, especially when you're standing right next to a beggar that has a cross. In fact, they would probably give extra to him just to spite you!"

The beggar with the Star of David listens to the priest, and then turns to the beggar with the cross and says "Moishe, look who's trying to teach the Goldstein brothers about marketing!".