An avid duck hunter was in the market for a new bird dog. His search ended when he found a dog that could actually walk on water to retrieve a duck. Shocked by his find, he was sure none of his friends would ever believe him.
He decided to try to break the news to a friend of his, the eternal pessimist who refused to be impressed with anything. This, surely, would impress him. He invited him to hunt with him and his new dog. As they waited by the shore, a flock of ducks flew by. they fired, and a duck fell.
The dog responded and jumped into the water. The dog, however, did not sink but instead walked across the water to retrieve the bird, never getting more than his paws wet.
This continued all day long? each time a duck fell, the dog walked across the surface of the water to retrieve it. The pessimist watched carefully, saw everything, but did not say a single word.
On the drive home the hunter asked his friend, āDid you notice anything unusual about my new dog?ā
āI sure did,ā responded the pessimist. āHe canāt swim.ā
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I think the duck hunter should find himself a new friend. That was a good one =)
I think you are right Ann. š
Hi Sandee, love it. If the world was void of pessimists who could we laugh at?
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And laugh at them we do. š
Too funny. What a great answer. Sandee, you and Zane have a fine day.
It's all he's got Marg. š
LOL now that pessimist would drive me quackers ;-(
Have a optimistictastic Saturday Sandee ;((
I agree Steve, he would drive me quackers too. š
Good one, and I've known some people like that.
Me too Joe, unfortunately. š
I know people just like him. i stay away from them.
I do too Jan, I do too. š
I'm staying away from them. They're both too stupid to tell a duck from a parrot.
Yep, you're on to something here. š
too funny- I thought maybe they would think something religious!
Have a great day!
Not today Kathe. š
Heeheehee! He sure can't!
You're right about that. š
That is a good one š
It's rather ironic though. š
Sigh…the eternal pessimist will remain an eternal pessimist! Have a happy day!
It's all they can do. š
Well poo, he should get a new hunting buddy or just return alone with his awesome dog!
I agree, some folks are just boring. š
lol another one i might have to steal
Help yourself Phil. š
LOL – But I still want to know how the dog did it.
Me too, but I think we'll never know for sure. š
That's one way to look at it.
Yes, it's but one way. š
Who would want to hang out with a pessimist? I'd rather spend my whole day with that awesome dog!! or read blogs, sorry haven't visited for a while š
I agree with you. A pessimist is pretty hard to stomach. I've missed you. Good to see a comment from you. š