Goat Learns to Fake Limp for Sympathy Snacks

Ma’s goat named Cindy took a spill,
Or so we thought–stood deadly still.
With mournful eyes and limping trot,
She guilt-tripped folks for snacks a lot.
Gran fed her fudge, Pa gave her pie,
She limped right past with a humble sigh.
The vet came out, said, “Ain’t no sprain–
This goat’s a genius playing pain.”
Next day she strutted near the gate,
Till tourists stopped to spectate.
They cooed and cried, “That goat is tough!”
She flopped again, got fed more stuff.
A city girl brought herbal bread,
Cindy sniffed, then played half-dead.
They filmed her ‘miracle recovery’ arc,
She moonwalked twice, then licked the bark.
Now goats across the Texas plain
Are faking gout for sugar cane.
The lesson, friend, is clear and true–
Never trust a ruminant with stagecraft too.

Alan Nafzger (editor@bohiney.com)

Last Updated on January 1, 2024 by Alan Nafzger