Joke Type: wordplay

An American lawyer and his Czech brother-in-law are on a hunting vacation in Canada.

As they exit their tent, they run into a male and female bear in the middle of an intimate moment. Enraged at the interruption, the male bear roars, rears up, and, with a sudden pounce, swallows the lawyer’s brother-in-law whole!

The American runs for help, calling out for their Canadian ranger guide, who shows up with his hunting rifle. The American points at the male bear and says, “Quick! Shoot him, but be careful—my brother-in-law’s inside his belly!”

The ranger levels his hunting rifle, takes aim, and shoots the female bear dead! Startled by the shot, the male bear runs off.

The American falls to his knees, looks at the Canadian, and asks, “Why did you shoot the wrong bear?”

The ranger scoffs and says, “Did you really expect me to believe a lawyer who tells me the Czech is in the male?”