Thadi Jokes

This happened way back when there were only CTB buses plying on our roads.
One fine day, a bus driver went to the depot, started his bus, and drove off along the route. As there were no ticket vending machines in Sri Lankan buses, there is another person in the bus, called the' conductor' of the bus, whose duty is to issue tickets to the passengers and collect the fare.
No problems for the first few stops-a few people got on, a few got off, and things went generally well. At the next stop, however,' Thadi Piya', a big hulk of a guy got on. Well over six feet, built like a wrestler, arms hanging down to the ground. He glared at the conductor and said, "Thadi Piya doesn't pay!" and sat down at the back.
Did I mention that the conductor was five feet three, thin, and basically meek? Well, he was. Naturally, he didn't argue with Thadi Piya, but he wasn't happy about it.
The next day the same thing happened-Thadi Piya got on again, made a show of refusing to more...