Holmes and Watson went on a camping trip. After an excessive amount of liquid refreshment they were sound asleep, but woke up in the middle of the night.

Holmes turns to Watson and says, “Watson, look up, what do you see?”

Watson says, “I see stars and stars and more stars.”

Holmes says, “What does that tell you Watson?”

“Well Holmes, astronomically, it tells me that there are millions of galaxies and potentially, billions of planets.

Astrologically, it tells me that Saturn is not Leo.

Horologically, it tells me that its about a quarter to three in the morning.

Meterologically, it tells me that tomorrow will probably be a beautiful day.

Theologically, it tells me that there’s a vast universe and we are just a tiny part of the whole.

“Why Holmes, what does it tell you?”

Holmes says, “Watson, you idiot! Somebody has stolen our tent!”

THE LESSON: You can be very profound in an answer and miss the larger point.