The kids filed into class Monday morning. They were all excited. Their weekend assignment was to sell something, then give a talk on salesmanship...er salespersonship.

Little Sally led off. "I sold Girl Scout Cookies and I made $30"...she said proudly.

"my sales approach was to appeal to the customer's civil spirit, and I credit that approach for my obvious superior success."

"Very good Sally" said the teacher.

Little Debbie was next. "I sold magazines...I made $45 and I explained to everyone that magazines keep's one up on Current Events/Affairs."

"Very good Debbie", said the teacher.

Eventually it was little Johnny's turn......the teacher held her breath in trepidation.....

Little Johnny walked with much purpose to the front of the classroom and dumped a box full of coins and  cash notes, some being quite large notes,

on the teacher's desk...$2,467.95...he declared.

"$2,467.95" cried the teacher, what on earth were you selling Johnny?

"Toothbrushes I obtained on sale at Coles." said little Johnny.

"TOOTHBRUSHES?" echoed the teacher.."How could you possibly sell enough toothbrushes to make that much money?"

"I found the busiest corner in Town...I set up a Dip & Chip stand, and I gave everyone who walked by a free sample."

They all said the same thing:..'.Hey!...this tastes like dog shat!"....I would say, "That's cos it is dog shat!...Wanna buy a toothbrush?"..

My salesmanship was based on our local Politician...my Dad says he gives us all crapp, dressing it up so it looks and smells OK, telling you its free,

and then making you pay to get the bad taste out of your mouth.."...

Johnny got 5 Stars for his assignment....

Bless this little Third Grader....he has spent the best years of his life in Grade 3.....Hoo Roo