A MATTER OF
TASTE
Did you hear the one about the fisherman who is
caught by a ranger eating a bald eagle and is
consequently put in jail for the crime. On the day of
his trial, the conversation went something like this:
Judge: "Do you know that eating a bald eagle is a
federal offense?"
Man: "Yes I did. But if you let me argue my case, I
will explain what happened."
Judge: "Proceed."
Man: "I got lost in the woods. I hadn't had anything
to eat for two weeks. I was so hungry. Next thing I see
is a bald eagle swooping down at the lake for some fish.
I knew that if I followed the eagle I could maybe steal
the fish. Unfortunately, in the process of taking the
fish I killed the eagle. I figured that since I killed
the eagle I might as well eat it, since it would be more
disgraceful to let it rot on the ground."
Judge: "The court will take a recess while we analyze
your testimony."
15 minutes goes by and the judge returns.
Judge: "Due to the extreme circumstance you were
under, and because you didn't intend to kill the eagle,
the court will dismiss the charges. But if you don't
mind the court asking, what does a bald eagle taste
like?" Man: "Well your honor, it is hard to explain. The
best I can describe it is maybe a combination between a
California Condor and a Spotted Owl."
