“That’s an outrage,” Burns protested. “We can go swimming on a public beach without a top, why do we have to wear one here?” “Sorry,” said the manager. “A rule is a rule.”

The next day the pair reappeared on the course and played 18 holes wearing shirts as required. News of the pair’s outrageous appearance, however, soon reached the manager, who intercepted the jokers on the 18th green demanding to be given an explanation.

“You were right,” Harpo declared. “The rules say you have to wear a shirt, but they don’t say a word about wearing pants!”