This section narrates some very interesting anecdotes
that are funny and thought provoking at the same time. The story of
'John Kallam's Qualifications' brings out how senseless we are to real
geniuses and how much we deem 'degrees' to prove one's abilities.
Indeed, the implementation of rules should not make us fools. 'Explosion
in Wisconsin Sate Capitol Building' brings out the satire on Senate and
Assembly debates that were targeted on one April Fools' Day by The
Madison Capital Times.
Jonathan Swift spread the rumor of 'John Partridge's Demise' so
skillfully that the astrologer could not fully convince the people of
his being alive for the rest of his life. It's a funny incident and
tells us how people take a published piece of paper much more seriously
that a real person in flesh and blood. 'Gangsters' Delight' narrates two
stories. One is about Russia, where diamond encrusted grenades were said
to be launched, especially for the gangsters who like to 'kill in style'
while the other one is about a charity organization that had thought of
helping the homeless by giving them guns and ammunition, instead of
food, shelter or vocational turning.
