On the first day of college, the Dean addressed the students, pointing out some of the rules. "The female dormitory will be out-of-bounds for all male students, and the male dormitory to the female students. Anybody caught breaking this rule will be fined $20 the first time." He continued, "Anybody caught breaking this rule the second time will be fined $60. Being caught a third time will incur a hefty fine of $180. Are there any questions?"

At this, a male student in the crowd inquires, "How much for a season pass?"

大学での初日、学長が学生達に、規則について話し聞かせた。「女子寮は男子禁制で、男子寮は女子禁制だ。規則を破った者は、初回は罰金20ドルだ」 学長は続ける。「2度破ったものは60ドル。3度破ったら、怒濤の180ドルの罰金だ。何か質問はあるかね?」

これを聞いて、大勢の中からひとりの男子学生が質問した。「定期入場券はいくらですか?」