In the Kingdom of Procrastinia, King Reginald the Reluctant was notorious for avoiding every possible responsibility. His advisors devised elaborate excuses to avoid any real action, from “weather delays” to “unexpected dragon sightings.” The king’s favorite tactic was the infamous “Meeting of Great Importance,” a monthly gathering where he would pretend to care about the kingdom’s affairs while sneaking snacks from the royal pantry.
One day, the citizens demanded answers about the broken bridge connecting Procrastinia to the neighboring kingdom. After all, it had only been broken for… ten years. Faced with mounting pressure, the king’s advisors decided to blame it on an imaginary “sandstorm” that supposedly occurred every Tuesday, conveniently halting any repairs.
Eventually, a brave citizen named Greg decided to repair the bridge himself. In doing so, he became a national hero, and the king was left scrambling for excuses as to why he hadn’t done it himself. The citizens crowned Greg as the “People’s Hero,” and King Reginald was left holding a broken crown and a half-eaten turkey leg.
Moral:
Sometimes, action speaks louder than excuses — especially overcooked ones.
