This is a rather humorous take on the truthful innocence of children…
My Favorite Animal
Our teacher asked what my favorite animal was, and I said, "Fried chicken."
She said I wasn't funny, but she couldn't have been right, because everyone else laughed.
My parents told me to always tell the truth.
I did.
Fried chicken is my favorite animal.
I told my dad what happened, and he said my teacher was probably a member of PETA.
He said they love animals very much.
I do, too. Especially chicken, pork and beef. Anyway, my teacher sent me to the principal's office.
I told him what happened, and he laughed, too. Then he told me not to do it again.
The next day in class my teacher asked me what my favorite live animal was.
I told her it was chicken. She asked me why, so I told her it was because you could make them into fried chicken.
She sent me back to the principal's office.
He laughed, and told me not to do it again.
I don't understand.
My parents taught me to be honest, but my teacher doesn't like it when I am.
Today, my teacher asked us to tell her what famous person we admire most.
I told her, "Colonel Sanders."
Guess where I am now....
For many in rural Saskatchewan in the 60s and 70s and possibly even today, having Kentucky Fried Chicken brought home was a very special treat for those that did not have the opportunity to dine out. I remember it well as a kid! Nowadays, although there have been criticisms that KFC may not be as healthy a choice as some might like to think, it is still a treat for many on occasion. Chicken still remains as one of the most popular types of meat; it is rich in many important nutrients, low in calories and high in protein, and can be an excellent addition to a healthy diet.
And of greater meaning, out of the mouth of youthful innocence the truth as one sees it is told. Somehow as one ages, things haven’t changed that much. Truths still spoken are often distorted by others so I consulted the internet guru to offer some advice on what to do:
“Best advice in two lines:
Silence is the best answer for all questions;
Smiling is the best reaction in all situations.”
and…
“Weak people revenge
Strong people forgive
Intelligent people ignore.”
-- Authors Unknown
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