| 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..." |