dogs are smart

Gina Cavendish · Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:03 am Post subject: dogs are smart

i find this funny. hurray for our smart dogs! Laughing

A wealthy man decided to go on a safari in Africa. He took his faithful pet dog along for company. One day the dog starts chasing butterflies and before long he discovers that he is lost. So, wandering about he notices a leopard heading rapidly in his direction with the obvious intention of having lunch.
The dog thinks, "Boyo, I'm in deep trouble ." Then he noticed some bones on the ground close by, and immediately settles down to chew on the bones with his back to the approaching cat.

Just as the leopard is about to leap, the dog exclaims loudly, "Man, that was one delicious leopard. I wonder if there are any more around here?"

Hearing this the leopard halts his attack in mid stride, as a look of terror comes over him, and slinks away into the trees. "Whew", says the leopard. "That was close. That dog nearly had me."

Meanwhile, a monkey who had been watching the whole scene from a nearby tree, figures he can put this knowledge to good use and trade it for protection from the leopard. So, off he goes. But the dog saw him heading after the leopard with great speed, and figured that something must be up.

The monkey soon catches up with the leopard, spills the beans and strikes a deal for himself with the leopard. The cat is furious at being made a fool of and says, "Here monkey, hop on my back and see what's going to happen to that conniving canine."

Now the dog sees the leopard coming with the monkey on his back, and thinks," What am I going to do now?" But instead of running, the dog sits down with his back to his attackers pretending he hasn't seen them yet. And just when they get close enough to hear, the dog says, "Where's that monkey. I just can never trust him. I sent him off half an hour ago to bring me another leopard, and he's still not back!!"

source: http://www.funny-haha.co.uk/Joke.asp?J=635

Douglas Barr · Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:25 am Post subject:

Good one, Gina! Laughing

This seems like a political metaphor, too... Rolling Eyes

Pauline Weiss · Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:32 am Post subject:

oh my, what a smart dog! he outsmarted a cat! Laughing

TJ Keefe · Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 12:00 pm Post subject:

i fine the story very symbolic though and not just typical funny animal story...
Idea

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The leopard being the the most powerful person around ,as if no one can ever beat his greatness, and then suddenly someone took a stand to seek for a change and live life the way he wanted it to be. kinda serious ha... Very Happy

Gina Cavendish · Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 12:49 pm Post subject:

Douglas Barr · Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 1:54 pm Post subject:

Read TJ's post above, Gina. He elaborated the metaphor quite well. Wink

Jennifer Trenton · Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 3:00 pm Post subject:

that's a good take on that story, TJ!

Sasha MacNeille · Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 10:01 am Post subject:

This is a great fable with a very useful moral.

I like to be that dog, smart and resourceful; unlike the leopard who has nothing but force.

Eleni Gordon · Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 8:41 pm Post subject:

i don't get the political metaphor either Gina. don't worry, you're not alone. Cool