A first grade teacher explains to her class that shes a Cubs fan. She asks her students to raise their hands if theyre Cubs fans, too. Not really knowing what a Cubs fan is but wanting to be just like their teacher, the students launch their hands into the air like fleshy fireworks. There is, however, one exception: A girl named Lucy doesnt go along with the crowd.

The teacher asks her why shes decided to be different. Because Im not a Cubs fan, Lucy says.

Then what are you? asks the teacher.

Why, Im proud to be a Sox fan, boasts the little girl. The teacher is a little perturbed now, her face slightly red. She asks Lucy why shes a Sox fan. Well, my mom and dad are Sox fans, so Im a Sox fan, too.

The teacher is now very angry. Thats no reason! she says loudly. What if your mom was a moron, and your dad was a moron. What would you be then?

Lucy pauses, then smiles. Why, then, Lucy says, Id be a Cubs fan.