Down at the Farm
For years the old rooster had ruled the farm, but
lately things weren't quite right. Fewer chicks were being born
and so the farmer decided the bird was past its best and bought
a new young strapping rooster to replace him.
The old rooster was mad at this newcomers introduction and was
determined not to give up without a fight. He challenged the young
rooster to a 3-lap race of the yard.
"Ok, you're on!" said the youngster. "I can outrun you any day
of the week."
"If you're so confident," replied the old timer, "you won't mind
giving me a head start."
"Fair enough, you can have a half-lap start. But I'll still beat
you."
The race began with the old rooster being hotly pursued by the
younger rival. On hearing all the commotion, the farmer rushed
into the barn and on seeing the roosters, picked up his shotgun
and shot the young bird dead.
"Damn it," groaned the farmer, "that's the third gay rooster I've
bought this month..."
