Little Johnny
Little Johnny refused to eat. In desperation, his mother took him to a psychiatrist, who tried many methods to restore Johnny's appetite, but to no avail. Finally, the psychiatrist asked, "Is there anything at all that you would like to eat?" "Worms," said Little Johnny. The psychiatrist was gleeful as he sent his nurse for a cupful. Placing them on a plate, he said, "Here they are." "I want them fried," was the response. The nurse took them and had them fried. When presented with them, Little Johnny replied that he only desired one. The psychiatrist took one and in a strong voice said, "Here is only one. Now please eat it." "I only want half, and you eat the other" was Johnny's reply. The psychiatrist swallowed one half and gave the other to Little Johnny. Just then Little Johnny began to cry. The doctor asked what was wrong. Little Johnny said, "You ate my half!"
Originally published November 14, 2002.
