Mystified, the bear watches as both animals enter the examination room – then return, smiling. ‘We’re free to go,’ says the rabbit. ‘They said a rabbit without ears is not a proper rabbit, and a pig without a curly tail is not a proper pig!’
He’s about to leave with the pig when the bear pipes up.
‘Hang on a minute!’ he cries. ‘I’m massive and slow – I’d not last a day.’
The other two look at the bear. ‘Well,’ says the rabbit,
‘Your sharp teeth could be useful in combat
You might want them removed …’
Nodding miserably, the bear lies down – and the other animals start kicking his fangs out.
Eventually, the dazed bear, blood pouring from his mouth, stumbles through the door. A moment later he returns. ‘Did you get let off?’ says the pig.
‘Yesh,’ splutters the bear. ‘Apparently, I’m too fat.’
