Is this Puzzle

Sarah   Sat Mar 15, 2008 6:31 pm GMT
Hello guys,
I need help. I need to know what does this means please:
I can can a can in a can but can can't can me....


Thank you so much for the answer in advance....
Guest   Sat Mar 15, 2008 7:34 pm GMT
I can seal a cylindrical metal container in a cylindrical metal container but the cylindrical metal container cannot seal me.
Uriel   Sat Mar 15, 2008 10:47 pm GMT
Or, "...cannot fire me", as "can" is often slang for being relieved of one's job.
Guest   Sat Mar 15, 2008 10:49 pm GMT
The 4th "can" could also refer to a bathroom, and the last "can" could also mean fire (terminate employment).
Guest   Sat Mar 15, 2008 10:52 pm GMT
Can #2 might also mean discard or throw away.
Guest   Sat Mar 15, 2008 11:11 pm GMT
This is grammatically incorrect. "can can't can me" is missing an article on the first "can".
Uriel   Sun Mar 16, 2008 2:46 am GMT
You're right, it should be "a can can't can me."

This sentence is a joke about the fact that the word "can" has so many different meanings, Sarah. In case you haven't figured it out by now! ;)
Sarah   Mon Mar 17, 2008 5:23 pm GMT
Thank you so much my dear friends. It really helps me!