A traveler is shipwrecked and swims to a seemingly tranquil, tropical island. Soon after recovering he notices an incessant drumming resounding from the other side of the island. And it doesn't ever stop or slow down.
Finding a native later that day, our traveler politely asks, "When do the drums stop?"
The native countenance immediately reflects a very fearful response, and insists, "Drums not stop!!" and runs away.
This goes on for another full day. Our hero finds another native and asks the same question. "Drums NOT stop!!" is his only answer.
After three days of constant drumming, he finds an old native and in exasperation asks, "What happens if the drums stop???"
The old native shakes his head sadly and replies, "bass solo."
Finding a native later that day, our traveler politely asks, "When do the drums stop?"
The native countenance immediately reflects a very fearful response, and insists, "Drums not stop!!" and runs away.
This goes on for another full day. Our hero finds another native and asks the same question. "Drums NOT stop!!" is his only answer.
After three days of constant drumming, he finds an old native and in exasperation asks, "What happens if the drums stop???"
The old native shakes his head sadly and replies, "bass solo."