Seymour Schwartz was a good and deeply religious man. When Seymour passed
away, God greeted him at the Pearly Gates.
"Hungry, Seymour?" asked God.
"I could eat," Seymour replied.
So God opened a can of tuna and reached for a chunk of fresh rye bread and
they shared it.
While eating this humble meal, Seymour looked down into Hell and saw the inhabitants devouring huge steaks, lobsters, pheasants, pastries and many fine wines. Curious, but deeply trusting, Seymour remained silent.
The next day God again invited Seymour to join Him for a meal.
Again, they ate tuna and rye bread. Once again looking down, Seymour could see the denizens of Hell enjoying caviar, champagne, lamb, truffles and chocolates. Still Seymour said nothing.
The following day, mealtime arrived and another can of tuna was opened. Seymour could contain himself no longer.
Meekly, he said: "God, I am grateful to be in heaven with you as a reward for the pious, obedient life I led. But here in heaven all I eat is tuna and a piece of rye bread, whereas in that Other Place they eat like emperors and kings! Forgive me, Lord, but I just don't understand."
God sighed and replied,"Let's be honest, Seymour. For just two people, does it pay to cook?"