Story about Bertrand Russell arrested in the late 60's for resisting arrest at a demonstration over nuclear weapons....
Jailer to Bertrand...."and what do you do....?"
Bertie: "I am a philosopher"
Jailer: and what does a philosopher do?
Bertie: "I think"
Jailer: "Well then...do you think you an take this toothbrush and clean out all those toilets back there?"
heh - amusing