my attempt to retell a famous fable

my attempt to retell a famous fable

The Ant and the Grasshopper

In a field one summer's day a Grasshopper was hopping about, chirping and singing to its heart's content. An Ant passed by, bearing along with great toil an ear of corn he was taking to the nest. "Why not come and chat with me," said the Grasshopper, "instead of toiling and moiling in that way?" "I am helping to lay up food for the winter," said the Ant, "and recommend you to do the same." "Why bother about winter?" said the Grasshopper; "we have got plenty of food at present." But the Ant went on its way and continued its toil. As the summer progressed more grasshoppers gathered to hop and chirp together. Soon there were millions. They became a swarm and destroyed everything in their path including the ants.

Moral of the story: Kill the lazy while you still have a chance.

No. Let's try again.

The Ant and the Grasshopper

In a field one summer's day a Grasshopper was hopping about, chirping and singing to its heart's content. An Ant passed by, bearing along with great toil an ear of corn he was taking to the nest. "Why not come and chat with me," said the Grasshopper, "instead of toiling and moiling in that way?" "I am helping to lay up food for the winter," said the Ant, "and recommend you to do the same." "Why bother about winter?" said the Grasshopper; "we have got plenty of food at present." But the Ant went on its way and continued its toil. When the winter came the Grasshopper had no food, and found itself dying of hunger, while it saw the ants distributing every day corn and grain from the stores they had collected in the summer. Then the Grasshopper laid on top of the ant's hill for warmth and died. The Ant found Grasshopper's body the next day and drug him in for food.

Moral of the story: Grasshoppers are an excellent source of protein.

No. That's not it either. We'll try one more time.

The Ant and the Grasshopper

In a field one summer's day a Grasshopper was hopping about, chirping and singing to its heart's content. An Ant passed by, bearing along with great toil an ear of corn he was taking to the nest. "Why not come and chat with me," said the Grasshopper, "instead of toiling and moiling in that way?" "I am helping to lay up food for the winter," said the Ant, "and recommend you to do the same." "Why bother about winter?" said the Grasshopper; "we have got plenty of food at present." But the Ant went on its way and continued its toil. The next day a rain storm flooded the area. Grasshopper lacking any possessions hopped up into a tree for safety. Ant thought the storm would be minor and was reluctant to leave his nest. By the time Ant realized the severity of the storm it was too late to escape and was washed away.

Moral of the story: Don't get weighed down by your possessions.

NO NO NO

All of these versions are stupid and wrong.

What is wrong with me today?

I quit.