Why did the tiny emerald-loving sprite bring a ladder to the bar? Because he heard the drinks were on the house!
A leprechaun
The phrase 'drinks are on the house' usually means the establishment is paying, but the mischievous mythical creature takes it literally by climbing up to the roof. This relies on punning with common idioms while referencing the iconic folklore character.
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