A woman was getting ready to go on a trip to Rome, but before leaving, she and her husband decided to stop in at the hairdresser so the woman could get her hair done before they left.

While the hairdresser was fixing her hair, the husband mentioned that they would soon be leaving for Rome. “Why would anyone want to go there?” asked the hairdresser. “It’s crowded and dirty. How are you getting there?”

The woman explained that they got a great rate and were taking Continental. “Of course you got a great rate,” said the hairdresser. “No one wants to fly Continental anymore. Their planes are old, the flight attendants are ugly, and they’re always late. Where are you staying in Rome?”

The woman explained that they would be staying at an exclusive little place called Teste on the Tiber Riber. Of course, the hairdresser had something to say about that too.

“I know that place. Everybody thinks it is gonna be something special and exclusive, but it’s really a dump,” said the hairdresser. “I suppose you think you’re going to meet the Pope too?”

The woman said they were going to the Vatican and hoped to see the Pope while they were there. The hairdresser laughed and told her good luck. “He’ll look the size of an ant with a million other people trying to see him on this lousy trip of yours,” said the hairdresser.

Feeling discouraged, the man and woman headed home and went on their trip. A few weeks after returning home from Rome, the woman returned to her hairdresser for another hairdo. The hairdresser asked her about her trip.

“It was wonderful,” said the woman. She explained that Continental has brand new planes, and since they were overbooked, her and her husband got moved to first class where they dined on delicious food and wine. A handsome 28-year-old steward catered to her every need and they even arrived on time.

The hotel had just finished a five million dollar remodeling job and was beautiful. Because they were overbooked, her and her husband were moved to the owner’s suite at no extra charge.

The hairdresser was getting aggravated and said, “But I’m sure you didn’t get to see the Pope.” Actually, explained the woman, not only did they get to see the Pope, they got to meet him personally.

As they were touring the Vatican, a guard tapped on her shoulder and explained that the Pope likes to meet some of the visitors privately and asked them to step into a private room so the Pope could greet them.

“Well what did he say?” asked the hairdresser. The woman laughed and replied, “He asked me who screwed up my hair!”

I’ll bet that wasn’t the ending you were expecting! Be sure to share this funny story with your family and friends.