“Fame is proof that people are gullible.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson

When I first starting going on my bike rides in the morning and my walks in the evening, I kept noticing this beautiful duck in this little pond.

I noticed that he was always in the same spot and always alone.  I felt sorry for him, as he seemed lonely.  

Then, a few days into my walks, Michael decided to walk with me.  I pointed out the duck to him. 

He said: “It is fake”.

All of a sudden it made complete sense.  I felt so dumb.  Why didn’t I realize that before?  It never moved. It looked so perfect.

Oh well! Now the question is: Why is there a fake duck in the pond?

“I am extremely gullible when I lie to myself.” ― Michael Ian Black, You’re Not Doing It Right: Tales of Marriage, Sex, Death, and Other Humiliations