Farmer John

[Carmen Elsa Irarragorri Wyland]

Farmer John

Farmer John once lived on a quiet rural highway but as time went by, the traffic slowly built up and eventually got so heavy and so fast that his free range chickens were being run over, at a rate of two to four a week.

So Farmer John called the local police station to complain, "You've got to do something about all these people driving so fast and killing my young chickens," he said to the local police officer.

"What do you want me to do?" asked the policeman.

"I don't care, just do something about those crazy drivers!"

So the next day the policeman had the Council erect a sign that said:
SCHOOL CROSSING

Three days later Farmer John called the policeman and said, "You've still got to do something about these drivers. The ‘school crossing' sign is not working!’

So again, they put up a new sign:
SLOW: CHILDREN AT PLAY.

Farmer John called and said, "Your signs are doing no good. Can I put up my own sign?"

In order to get Farmer John off his back said "Sure. Put up your own sign.”

The phone calls to the Police Station stopped. Curiosity got the better of the Officer, so he called Farmer John, “How’s the problem with the speeding drivers. did you put up your sign?"

"Oh, I sure did and not one of my young chickens has been killed.

The policeman was really curious and thought he'd better go out and take a look at the sign. He thought the sign might be something the Police could use elsewhere to slow drivers down.

So he drove out to Farmer John's house.
His jaw dropped the moment he saw the sign.


'NUDIST COLONY'
'Slow down and watch out for chicks!'