MHB Li'l Johnny and His Clever A Teacher's Tale

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In a humorous exchange, a teacher quizzes Li'l Johnny on basic addition using cats and apples. Despite the teacher's repeated attempts to clarify, Li'l Johnny insists he has seven cats because he already owns one. The teacher's frustration escalates as he tries to explain the math, but Li'l Johnny's clever reasoning keeps him adamant. The conversation takes a comedic turn when Li'l Johnny also comments on the teacher's potential parole, adding to the humor of the situation. The interaction highlights Li'l Johnny's wit and the teacher's exasperation.
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Teacher : If I gave you 2 cats and another 2 cats and another 2, how many cats will you have?

Li'l Johnny : Seven, Sir.

Teacher : No, listen carefully... If I gave you 2 cats, and another 2 cats and another 2, how many will you have?

Li'l Johnny : Seven, Sir.

Teacher : Let me put it to you differently. If I gave you 2 apples, and another 2 apples and another 2, how many would you have?

Li'l Johnny : Six.

Teacher : Good. Now if I gave you 2 cats, and another 2 cats and another 2, how many would you have?

Li'l Johnny : Seven! SIR!

A very angry Teacher : Where in the **** do you get seven from?

A smiling Li'l Johnny : Because,... I've already got a cat, Sir!​
 
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The teacher will be eligible for parole in three years.
 
soroban said:
The teacher will be eligible for parole in three years.

A smiling Li'l Johnny : That would be two years because... he already did a year! Sir!
 
I like Serena said:
A smiling Li'l Johnny : That would be two years because... he already did a year! Sir!

(Emo)
 

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