Talking Clock

A drunk was proudly showing off his new apartment to a couple of his friends late one night. He led the way to his bedroom where there was a big brass gong and a mallet.

“What’s that big brass gong?” one of the guests asked.
“It’s not a gong. It’s a talking clock,” the drunk replied.  

A talking clock? Seriously?” asked his astonished friend.

‘Yup,’ replied the drunk .

“How’s it work?” the friend asked, squinting at it.

‘Watch,’ the drunk replied. He picked up the mallet, gave the gong an ear-shattering pound and stepped back.

The three stood looking at one another for a moment…….

Suddenly, someone on the other side of the wall screamed,  “You ass-hole! It’s three-fifteen in the  morning!”