You know, Aesop doesn’t hold a candle to the simple wisdom of military grunts. I owe this beautiful bit of guidance to one of the wing’s Senior Master Sergeants.
It’s an NCO tale, so the language is a bit salty.
A little bird was flying south for the winter. It was so cold the bird froze and fell to the ground in a large field.
While it was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some shit on it. As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow shit, it began to realize how warm it was.
The shit was actually thawing him out! He lay there all warm and happy, and soon began to sing for joy.
A passing cat heard the bird singing and came to investigate. Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow dung, gently licked the cow shit off him, then promptly ate him.
The three morals:
1. Not everyone who shits on you is your enemy.
2. Not everyone who gets you out of shit is your friend.
3. And, when you’re in deep shit, it’s best to keep your mouth shut!
Your NCO had the story from “My Name is Nobody,” the Sergio Leone Western starring Henry Fonda. The movie has its moments, and I suppose that’s one of them.
> 3. And, when you’re in deep shit,
> it’s best to keep your mouth shut!
Possible this photo is fake. But it is still a lot of fun!
http://www.theaugeanstables.com/2006/05/31/thought-for-the-day/
Vilmos