How the Monkey Got a Drink When He was Thristy

Devious little critter.

Hello, reader. This week, we go to Brazil for our story. How the Monkey Got a Drink When He was Thirsty is a tale with a very descriptive title.

Of course we all know that monkeys can play the guitar, but I had not realized that monkeys were tricksters as well. This monkey gets in trouble for a pretty silly reason. Obviously, his guitar wouldn't sound right if there were tiger bones inside of it, so his song was fake. I am surprised the tiger got so angry about the monkey's song the first time, but the monkey did keep repeating it. Poor tiger. It makes me wonder why the monkey was so set on bothering the tiger, even after the tiger grabbed him. I think this monkey may have some issues.

The monkey's resin disguise was brilliant. I am a little surprised that the tiger never caught on, but I am more surprised that the tiger stayed at the watering place for so long. He must have been very sensitive about his bones. He also must have gotten very hungry unless he picked off animals who were coming to get a drink. I feel like that behavior is worse than the monkey's little song. I think a parliament of owls would have put the tiger on trial for such behavior. After all, what else is a parliament of owls for?

As for the moral of this story: If you're going to deeply annoy someone dangerous, make sure you're more clever than they are.