A stranger was seated next to Little Johnny on the plane when the stranger turned
to the Little Johnny and said, “Let’s talk. I’ve heard that flights will go quicker if you
strike up a conversation with your fellow passenger.” Little Johnny, who had just
opened his book, closed it slowly, and said to the stranger, “What would you like to
discuss?” “Oh, I don’t know,” said the stranger. “How about nuclear power?” “OK,”
said Little Johnny. “That could be an interesting topic.But let me ask you a question
first.” “A horse, a cow, and a deer all eat grass. The same stuff. Yet a deer excretes
little pellets, while a cow turns out a flat patty, and a horse produces clumps of
dried grass. Why do you suppose that is?” “Jeez,” said the stranger. “I have no idea.”
“Well, then,” said Little Johnny, “How is it that you feel qualified to discuss nuclear
power when you don’t know shit?