It was the end of the school year. The teacher had turned in her grades; there was nothing really for the class to do.
All the kids were restless and it was near the end of the day. So the teacher thought of an activity. She said, “The first ones to answer correctly the questions I ask may leave early today.” Little Adam said to himself, “Good, I’m smart and I want to get outa here.”
The teacher asked, “Who said ‘Four Score and Seven Years Ago’?” But before Adam could open his mouth, Susie said, “Abraham Lincoln?”
The teacher said, “That’s right, Susie. You may go.” Adam was mad that Susie had answered first.
The teacher asked, “Who said ‘I Have a Dream’?” But before Adam could open his mouth, Mary said, “Martin Luther King!”
The teacher said, “That’s right, Mary. You may go.” Adam was even madder than before. Mary had answered first. The teacher asked, “Who said ‘Ask not what your country can do for you’?” Before Adam could open his mouth, Nancy piped, “John Kennedy!”
The teacher said, “That’s right, Nancy. You may go.” Now Adam was furious! Nancy had answered first.
Then the teacher turned her back, and Adam muttered, “I wish these girls would keep their mouths shut!”
The teacher spun around. “WHO SAID THAT?”
Adam said, “BILL CLINTON. CAN I GO NOW?”