It’s appropriate that story be taught in a class full of mythological beings; that story is a myth.
Yes, in every sense: the historical truth of the story is less important than the virtue it demonstrates: that honesty matters. Which is ironic, since a false story is used to promote truth.
Actually, old George W. was appreciated for his resemblance to Cincinatticus: not so much for his honesty as for his willingness to lay down power and let someone else take over. He could, had he wished, easily become King George I of America–all it would have taken is a little less resistance to the idea.
Johnny’s dad asked him, “Son, did you push the outhouse into the creek?” Johnny remembered the story about the cherry tree and answered, “Pa, I cannot tell a lie. It were me what pushed the outhouse into the creek.”
Johnny’s dad took off his belt and tanned him good.
Still crying, Johnny said, “Pa, George Washington told the truth and his pa didn’t whip him.”
Johnny’s dad answered, “George Washington’s pa wasn’t in the cherry tree at the time.”
Simon_Jester about 13 years ago
Hey give Thor a break already. Owning up to his monkeyshines never got him off the hook with HIS Dad.
Kirokithikis about 13 years ago
The cherry tree was blocking the view?
Coyoty Premium Member about 13 years ago
Because the incident didn’t actually happen so his father couldn’t punish him for something he didn’t do?
j2p2 about 13 years ago
OK, that’s funny! Of course, when Thor got in trouble, he had to hand over the keys to the chariot–and feed the goats.
Kerovan about 13 years ago
Sounds plausible to me
celeconecca about 13 years ago
well, of course!
prrdh about 13 years ago
“Father, I cannot tell a lie,” George said, running the whetstone lovingly across the axe blade…
Simon_Jester about 13 years ago
Actually George’s father got seriously ticked at what he said:
“What do you mean you can’t lie? Do you wanna be President someday or DON’T you?”
Charles Weir about 13 years ago
Works for me.
bmonk about 13 years ago
Darkeforce said, about 8 tales ago
It’s appropriate that story be taught in a class full of mythological beings; that story is a myth.
Yes, in every sense: the historical truth of the story is less important than the virtue it demonstrates: that honesty matters. Which is ironic, since a false story is used to promote truth.
Actually, old George W. was appreciated for his resemblance to Cincinatticus: not so much for his honesty as for his willingness to lay down power and let someone else take over. He could, had he wished, easily become King George I of America–all it would have taken is a little less resistance to the idea.
Justin Thompson creator about 13 years ago
And of course, Cincinatticus was known for his BANGLES.
craigwestlake about 13 years ago
Johnny’s dad asked him, “Son, did you push the outhouse into the creek?” Johnny remembered the story about the cherry tree and answered, “Pa, I cannot tell a lie. It were me what pushed the outhouse into the creek.” Johnny’s dad took off his belt and tanned him good. Still crying, Johnny said, “Pa, George Washington told the truth and his pa didn’t whip him.” Johnny’s dad answered, “George Washington’s pa wasn’t in the cherry tree at the time.”
niaje about 13 years ago
yeah, but…i’m going to kidnap justin, stick him in a basement and have him churn out a strip every hour or else he starts losing body joints
mntim about 13 years ago
Losing body joints would defeat the purpose. Just force him to listen to THE BANGLES over and over again.