There are times when we are all extremely gullible.  By nature we are trusting of people because our parents always told us the truth, and we assume others will do the same. It is sometimes a shock to us to find out that is not always the case.  I don't know how many times I have laughed at myself for falling for someone's mischievious dialogue.

I am reminded of the student who asked people to sign a petition to eliminate the chemical, "dihydrogen monoxide"  because it causes excessive sweating and vomiting; it is a major component of acid rain; it can cause severe burns in its gaseous state;  if accidentally inahled it can kill you; it contributes to erosion; it decreases effectiveness of autmobile brakes; and it has been found in tumors of terminal cancer patients.  Out of the 50 people he asked, 43 said they would sign, 6 were undecided, and 1 knew that the chemical was water.  I now know for certain that there are at least 49 other gullible people besides myself.

I guess I would rather be gullible than nontrusting; rather be able to laugh at myself than take myself too seriously, and be able to learn from the dialogue maintaining my rhino spirit.