Four brothers left home for college, and they became successful doctors and lawyers and prospered. Some years later, they chatted after having dinner together. They discussed the gifts they were able to give their elderly mother who lived far away in another city.
The first said, "I had a big house built for Mama."
The second said, "I had a hundred-thousand-dollar theater built in the house."
The third said, "I had my Mercedes dealer deliver an SL600 to her."
The fourth said, "You know how Mama loved reading the Bible, and you know she can't read any more because she can't see very well. Well, I met this preacher who told me about a parrot that can recite the entire Bible. It took twenty biblical scholars twelve years to teach him. I had to pledge to contribute $100,000 a year for twenty years to the church, but it was worth it. Mama just has to name the chapter and verse and the parrot will recite it."
The other brothers were impressed. After the holidays Mom sent out her Thank You notes.
She wrote: "Milton, the house you built is so huge I live in only one room, but I have to clean the whole house. Thanks anyway."
"Marvin, I am too old to travel. I stay home, and I have my groceries delivered, so I never use the Mercedes. The thought was good. Thanks."
"Michael, you gave me an expensive theater with Dolby sound. It could hold 50 people, but all of my friends are dead, I've lost my hearing, and I'm nearly blind. I'll never use it. Thank you for the gesture just the same."
"Dearest Melvin, you were the only son to have the good sense to give a little thought to your gift. The chicken was delicious. Thank you.
Luv Ya, MAMA"
Thanks to Paul (A.).
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ReplyDeleteYeah, ooooo...
ReplyDeleteLeave it to Paul (A.) ... this is so true to his wonderful sense of humor!
ReplyDeleteYou can tell this story is not true, because the only thing most self-respecting parrots generally learn to recite is the stuff people don't want them to hear. They're like kids in that respect. They tend to pick up the swear words and naughty noises first.
ReplyDeleteI read about a fellow who had an African Grey which, if it wanted to get his attention because it felt a bit hungry or whatever, would unleash bloodcurdling screams at top volume and shriek "Help, help, I'm dying!!" He said he had no idea where the parrot had learned it - it must have been off the telly.
Whiteycat, the joke is soooo Paul (A.).
ReplyDeleteCathy, I was concerned that you, being a bird owner, might end up on the fainting couch after reading the joke.
That's one helluva smart African Grey.