The Smart Parrot A man walked into a pet store, looking for a unique pet to keep him company. After browsing for a bit, he spotted a beautiful parrot sitting on a perch with a little sign next to it: “Parrot: $10.” The man thought this was too good to be true. He asked the store owner, “Why is this parrot so cheap?” The owner sighed. “Look, I have to warn you—this parrot used to live in a nightclub, so his language is... well, let’s just say he’s picked up some colorful vocabulary.” The man grinned. “That’s fine with me. I think I can handle it.” So, he bought the parrot and took it home. As soon as he opened the cage, the parrot looked around and squawked, “New joint, huh? Nice place! Where’s the bar?” The man laughed, but he quickly replied, “Hey, no bad language, alright?” The parrot rolled his eyes and nodded. The man thought he had the bird under control. But the next morning, when his two elderly aunts came over for coffee, the parrot saw them, tilted his head, and shouted, “Ladi...