Once upon a time, there was a non-conforming sparrow who   
decided not to fly south for the winter. However, soon the   
weather turned so cold that he reluctantly decided to head   
south. In a short time, ice began to form on his wings and   
he fell to earth in a barnyard, almost frozen.   

A cow passed by and crapped on the little sparrow. The sparrow   
thought it was the end. But the manure warmed him and defrosted   
his wings. Warm and happy, able to breathe, he started to sing.   

Just then a large cat came by and investigated the sounds.   
The cat cleared away the manure, found the chirping bird and   
promptly ate him.   

The moral of the story:   

1. Everyone who craps on you is not necessarily your enemy.   
2. Everyone who gets you out of the crap is not necessarily   
your friend.   
3. And, if you're warm and happy in a pile of crap, keep your   
mouth shut.