One day a string walks into a bar and is told they don't serve his kind. So he sits outside looking dejected and sees a young man approaching. "Excuse me, sir. Would you like to make a quick buck?" "Sure. What've I gotta do?" "Well, just pick me up and tie me." So the young man does, gets his dollar, and starts to leave. "Wait," yells the string. "You wanna earn another dollar? Just mess up my hair. That's all." The young man does it, gets his dollar, and leaves. The string walks back into the bar. "Hey, aren't you the same string that came in here a few minutes ago?" asked the bartender. "No," the string replies, "I'm afraid not."
(a frayed knot)