On a long flight, a lawyer thought he had the perfect opportunity to outsmart an elderly passenger sitting next to him. Feeling confident in his intellect, the lawyer proposed a game, hoping to exploit the senior’s advanced age.
“I’ll ask you a question,” the lawyer explained, “and if you don’t know the answer, you pay me $5. Then you can ask me one, and if I don’t know the answer, I’ll pay you $500.” Intrigued by the stakes, the senior agreed, despite initially wanting to simply nap.
The lawyer began, “What’s the distance from the Earth to the Moon?” Without hesitation, the elderly man silently handed over $5, leaving the lawyer puzzled.
Eager to recoup his loss, the senior then posed his own question: “What goes up a hill with three legs and comes down with four?” The lawyer racked his brain, but ultimately had to concede defeat, paying the senior the promised $500.
Still not satisfied, the lawyer tried the same question again, asking, “What goes up a hill with three legs and comes down with four?” This time, the senior quietly handed him another $5 and returned to his nap, leaving the lawyer frustrated and impressed by the retiree’s superior wit.
This encounter serves as a valuable lesson: never underestimate the intellect and life experiences of your elders. The clever senior’s ability to outsmart the overconfident lawyer is a testament to the wisdom that comes with age. Sometimes, the most valuable lessons are learned through a little friendly competition and a lot of humility.