"Can I talk to your dog?"
Villager:
"The dog doesn't talk, you stupid git."
Ventriloquist:
"Hello dog, how's it going mate?"
Dog: "Doing all right."
Villager:
(look of extreme shock)
Ventriloquist:
"Is this villager your owner?" (pointing at the villager)
Dog: "Yep"
Ventriloquist:
"How does he treat you?"
Dog: "Real good. He walks me twice a day, feeds me great food and takes me to the lake once a week to play."
Villager:
(look of utter disbelief)
Ventriloquist:
"Mind if I talk to your horse?"
Villager:
"Uh, the horse doesn't talk either.... I think."
Ventriloquist:
"Hey horse, how's it going?"
Horse: "Cool"
Villager:
(absolutely dumbfounded)
Ventriloquist:
"Is this your owner?" (pointing at the villager)
Horse: "Yep"
Ventriloquist:
"How does he treat you?"
Horse: "Pretty good, thanks for asking. He rides me regularly, brushes me down often and keeps me in the barn to protect me from the elements."
Villager:
(total look of amazement)
Ventriloquist:
"Mind if I talk to your sheep?"
Villager:
(in a panic) "The sheep's a f***ing liar!"