Brer Rabbit and the Tar Baby

This post is inspired by the book David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell. The book attempts to explore how the disadvantaged triumph by utilizing the very odds stacked against them. There’s mentioned of a story of 2 characters, Brer Rabbit & Brer Fox, and how Brer Rabbit managed to escape from Brer Fox’s clutches with his wit. Here’s the abridged version…

This is BUSINESS!

Dad: I want you to marry a girl of my choice.
Son: No!
Dad: The girl is Bill Gates’ daughter.
Son: Then ok.

Dad goes to Bill Gates.
Dad: I want ur daughter to marry my son.
Bill Gates: No!
Dad: My son is the CEO of the World Bank.
Bill Gates: Then ok.

Dad goes to the President of the World Bank..
Dad: Apoint my son as the CEO of ur bank.
President: No!
Dad: He is the son-in-law of Bill Gates.
President: Then ok!
This is BUSINESS..!!