One day The Hodja was going to the market place on his donkey. A rich acquaintance, riding a horse, caught up with him. He was looking for an opportunity to brag about his horse and belittle Nasreddin Hodja.
`Hodja, Hodja, how is the donkey going? he asked in a mocking tone.
`The donkey is going on a horse. The Hodja struck back.