There was an old man, a boy and a donkey.

They were going to town and it
was decided that the boy should ride.

As they went along they passed
some people who thought that it was a shame for the boy to ride and the
old man to walk.

The man and boy decided that maybe the critics were
right so they changed positions.

Later, they passed some more people who
thought that it was a real shame for that man to make such a small boy
walk.

The two decided that maybe they both should walk.

Soon they passed
some more people who thought that it was stupid to walk when they had a
donkey to ride.

The man and the boy decided maybe the critics were right
so they decided that they both should ride.

They soon passed other
people who thought that it was a shame to put such a load on a poor
little animal.

The old man and the boy decided that maybe the critics
were right so they decided to carry the donkey.

As they crossed a bridge
they lost their grip on the animal and he fell into the river and
drowned.

THE MORAL OF THE STORY .....
IF YOU TRY TO PLEASE EVERYONE, YOU WILL EVENTUALLY LOSE YOUR ASS.