A ventriloquist was driving through Oklahoma on his way to a gig in California when his car died.
He stopped at a farmhouse and called for a tow truck. While he waited, he went outside to see what the farmer was up to.
He asked the farmer, "Ever talk to your dog?"
The farmer said, "What? My dog can't talk back. Why would I do that?"
So the comedian asks the dog, "How's he treating you?"
The dog replies via the ventriloquist, "Great! Good scraps, lots of open space to run, warm bed in the barn. Wonderful life!"
The farmer was in shock. He couldn't figure out what just happened.
Then the guy walks over to the horse corral and asked a horse the same thing.
"Nice! Good oats, rides into town, no spurs. Love it!"
The farmer still can't figure out what's happening.
Then, as soon as the farmer noticed his guest was walking toward the livestock pen, the farmer yells out, "I think I oughta tell ya, the sheep lie!"