Friday stuff.

—Raiders of the Lost Ark came out in 1981, and it was set in 1936. That’s like if it came out today, it would be set in 1980.

—Justin Thomas is currently the 5th best golfer in the world. In 2020 Justin said he FaceTimed Tiger Woods to remind Tiger that he didn’t qualify for the Tour Championship. Tiger called back in the green jacket to remind JT that he hadn’t won The Masters. Elite level burn. (Golf Digest)

—Dear Ann Landers:

I am an inner city English teacher, and my students are reading George Orwell's "1984." I am having a difficult time explaining communism, socialism and fascism to my students without giving a full-blown, time-consuming history lesson. I recall you printed a humorous column some time ago explaining these concepts using cows as examples. Will you please print it again for my students? I'm sure it will kick-start a lively class discussion. I'd appreciate your help. -- A Teacher in Mississippi

Dear Mississippi Teacher:

Thank you for asking. It's an "oldie," but a "goldie." Here it is:

Socialism: You have two cows. Give one cow to your neighbor.

Communism: You have two cows. Give both cows to the government, and they may give you some of the milk.

Fascism: You have two cows. You give all of the milk to the government, and the government sells it.

Nazism: You have two cows. The government shoots you and takes both cows.

Anarchism: You have two cows. Keep both of the cows, shoot the government agent and steal another cow.

Capitalism: You have two cows. Sell one cow and buy a bull.

Have a great Friday and weekend!