A Tale of Truth and Tasty Chicken

When I got to the principal’s office again, he was still chuckling from the day before. “Kid, you’re something else,” he said, shaking his head. “But you gotta ease up on the fried chicken bit. Your teacher’s about to lose it.”

I shrugged. “I’m just being honest. Chicken’s the best—especially when it’s crispy.”

He leaned back, grinning. “Alright, here’s the deal. Next time she asks, pick a live animal and skip the fryer. Keep the peace, okay?”

The next day, my teacher, looking wary, asked me again, “What’s your favorite living animal?”

“Cow,” I said confidently.

She sighed, relieved. “Why’s that?”

“Because,” I grinned, “you can turn them into burgers!”

The class roared, my teacher’s face turned red, and I was back in the principal’s office before lunch. Worth it. Truth is, I’ll always love my animals… on a plate.