The Ventriloquist

A ventriloquist working down South, is confronted by a theater patron during his show. The hick stands up and yells:

- HEY YOU! ON STAGE! You been making smart-ass remarks about us southerners being stupid all night long!

- We're not all stupid ya know!

- Relax - said the ventriloquist.

- They're just jokes!

- Shut up, buddy - the hick replied.

- I'm talking to that little bastard sitting on your knee!