There have been too many 400 pound gorillas in my life.

This is one of my all-time favorite jokes:

You have a sofa, a La-Z-Boy recliner, and a hassock in your living room, and a 400 pound gorilla walks in. Where does it sit? Answer: Anywhere it wants, it is a 400 pound gorilla.

Caption: 400 Pound Gorilla Sits Anywhere It Wants

joke illustrated by Annmarie Throckmorton 2018