Who Wants to be a Millionaire?

Marty, a contestant on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" had
reached the final plateau. If he answered the next question correctly,
he would win $1,000,000. And, as he suspected it would be, the
million-dollar question was no pushover. It was:

"Which of the following species of birds does not build its own
nest, but instead lays its eggs in the nests of other birds? Is it:

A) The Condor
B) The Robin
C) The Cuckoo
D) The Wren

He was on the spot. He did not know the answer. All that
remained was his Phone-a-Friend Lifeline, and he hoped against hope that
he would not have to use it. Mainly because the only friend that he
knew would be home happened to be his girlfriend, a blonde. But he had
no alternative -- he called her and gave her the question and the four
choices. The blonde responded unhesitatingly: "That's easy! The
answer is C: The Cuckoo."

Marty had to make a decision and make it fast. He considered
employing a reverse strategy and giving Regis any answer except the one
that his friend had given. And, considering that his friend was a
blonde that would seem to be the logical thing to do. On the other
hand, that he could not help but be persuaded.

"I need an answer," said Regis.

Crossing his fingers and drawing in his breath, Marty said, "C:
The Cuckoo."

"Is that your final answer?" asked Regis.

"Yes, that is my final answer"

A minute later, Regis said, "That answer is absolutely
correct. You are now a millionaire!"

Three days later, Marty hosted a party for his family and
friends including the blonde who had helped him win the million dollars.

He said, "Jenny, I just don't know how to thank you. Because of your
knowing the answer to the final question, I am now a millionaire. And
do you want to know something? It was the assurance with which you
answered the question that persuaded me to go with your choice. By
the way , how did you happen to know the right answer?"

"Oh, come on" said the blonde, "Everybody knows that Cuckoos don't
build nests, they live in clocks!"