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globalspot28 · 06-13-2005, 12:00 PM

On pleasing others

An old man, a boy & a donkey were going to town. The boy rode on the donkey & the old man walked. As they went along, they passed some people who remarked it was a shame the old man was walking & the boy was riding.
The man & boy thought maybe the critics were right, so they changed positions.

Later, they passed some people that remarked, "What a shame, he makes that little boy walk." They then decided they both would walk!

Soon they passed some more people who thought they were stupid to walk when they had a decent donkey to ride. So, they both rode the donkey.

Now they passed some people that shamed them by saying how awful to put such a load on a poor donkey. The boy & man said they were probably right, so they decided to carry the donkey. As they crossed the bridge, they lost their grip on the animal & he fell into the river and drowned.

The moral of the story? If you try to please everyone, you might as well kiss your behind good-bye.

Have a nice day and be careful with your donkey.

Max Whittaker · 06-13-2005, 07:49 PM

MsOrange · 06-13-2005, 07:50 PM

theshark8777 · 06-13-2005, 07:55 PM

I think Ricky Nelson said it best:

But it's all right now, I learned my lesson well.
You see, ya can't please everyone, so ya got to please yourself

Chelsea · 06-13-2005, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by globalspot28

The moral of the story? If you try to please everyone, you might as well kiss your behind good-bye.

The joke's funnier if you say ass. (Ass is another name for donkey..and for behind...yeah)

Kay Scarpetta · 06-13-2005, 08:06 PM

Got that in an email before

Kristen J. · 06-13-2005, 08:42 PM

My 5th grade teacher told my class that!! I thought it was hilarious!!

rusyd · 06-13-2005, 09:36 PM

That is so true!

Cactus Jack · 06-13-2005, 09:38 PM

Dude111 · 08-06-2025, 08:29 PM

Thats a good story!!

Dont let ANYONE fill your mind with crap that makes you live like they want you living!!

WE ARE BEING FED LIES EVERYDAY!!

Dont let people control you!!

06-13-2005, 12:00 PM	#1
globalspot28 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 17, 2004 Posts: 168	On pleasing others On pleasing others An old man, a boy & a donkey were going to town. The boy rode on the donkey & the old man walked. As they went along, they passed some people who remarked it was a shame the old man was walking & the boy was riding. The man & boy thought maybe the critics were right, so they changed positions. Later, they passed some people that remarked, "What a shame, he makes that little boy walk." They then decided they both would walk! Soon they passed some more people who thought they were stupid to walk when they had a decent donkey to ride. So, they both rode the donkey. Now they passed some people that shamed them by saying how awful to put such a load on a poor donkey. The boy & man said they were probably right, so they decided to carry the donkey. As they crossed the bridge, they lost their grip on the animal & he fell into the river and drowned. The moral of the story? If you try to please everyone, you might as well kiss your behind good-bye. Have a nice day and be careful with your donkey.
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06-13-2005, 07:49 PM	#2
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06-13-2005, 07:55 PM	#4
theshark8777 Hats for Bats Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 23, 2001 Location: northeast Ohio. Posts: 5,315	I think Ricky Nelson said it best: But it's all right now, I learned my lesson well. You see, ya can't please everyone, so ya got to please yourself
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06-13-2005, 08:06 PM	#6
Kay Scarpetta Defy Gravity 8.26.05 Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Location: La Vie Boheme Posts: 28,013	Got that in an email before
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06-13-2005, 09:38 PM	#9
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06-13-2005, 07:50 PM	#3
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06-13-2005, 08:42 PM	#7
Kristen J. Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 01, 2004 Posts: 717	My 5th grade teacher told my class that!! I thought it was hilarious!!

06-13-2005, 09:36 PM	#8
rusyd Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 30, 2004 Posts: 13,505	That is so true!

08-06-2025, 08:29 PM	#10
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 36,617	Thats a good story!! Dont let ANYONE fill your mind with crap that makes you live like they want you living!! WE ARE BEING FED LIES EVERYDAY!! Dont let people control you!!