Pole Vaulter

Back in the 50's most carpet was made overseas came rolled up on lengths of bamboo.

So this guy is walking down the road and sees several bamboo poles poking out of the trash behind a carpet store. The guy goes into the store and asks if he can have one of the discarded poles. The carpet guy says: "Sure take as many as you want."

So then the guy is walking home with his bamboo pole over his shoulder and a little girl comes up to him and asks: "Are you a pole vaulter?"

The guy says in surprise: "No, I'm Norwegen!! But how did you know my name is Valter!!??"