A young man named John received a parrot as a gift. The parrot had a bad attitude and an even worse vocabulary. Every word out of the bird's mouth was rude, obnoxious and laced with profanity.
John tried and tried to change the bird's attitude by consistently
saying only polite words, playing soft music andanything else he
could think of to "clean up" the bird's vocabulary. Finally, John was
fed up and he yelled at the parrot. The parrot yelled back.
John shook the parrot and the parrot got angrier and even ruder.
John, in desperation, threw up his hands, grabbed the bird and put
him in the freezer.
For a few minutes the parrot squawked and kicked and screamed.
Then suddenly there was total quiet. Not a peep was heard for over a
minute. Fearing that he'd hurt the parrot, John quickly opened the door to the freezer.
The parrot calmly stepped out onto John's outstretched armsand said, "I believe I may have offended you with my rude language and actions. I'm sincerely remorseful for my inappropriate transgressions and I fully intend to do everything I can to correct my rude and unforgivable behavior."
John was stunned at the change in the bird's attitude. As he was about to ask the parrot what had made such a dramatic change in his behavior, the bird continued,
"May I ask what the turkey did?"
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Patrick-Very enjoyable with a good ending! Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
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Nov 24, 2011 02:26 AM
Purchase Realty Group - Paducah, KY
Donnie McKinney CCIM, Purchase Realty Group
What a great & tiimely story! I can't wait until my next Toastmasters meeting to use this as the humorous story for the day ;)
Nov 25, 2011 02:22 AM
Keller Williams Realty Silicon Valley - Gilroy, CA
San Juan Bautista and Hollister as well!
Thanks Guys,
I'm glad you enjoyed it.... and now back to bed and more fluids for me!
All the best!
Nov 26, 2011 04:05 PM
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