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?