The Talking Clock

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's it work?" the friend asked.

"Watch," the man said and 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 idiot! It's two o'clock
in the morning!"