English Original
A nearly blind elderly woman had three sons, each eager to prove he was the best to her.
The first son bought her a 15-room mansion, certain it was the finest gift.
The second son bought her a beautiful Mercedes with a chauffeur, sure it would win her approval.
The third son, needing to outdo them, bought her a parrot he had trained for 15 years to memorize the entire Bible. The parrot could quote any verse word for word.
The woman thanked her first son but said the mansion was too large for her to manage. She thanked her second son but asked him to return the car, as she didn't drive and disliked the chauffeur.
Finally, she said to her third son, "Thank you for your thoughtful gift. That chicken was delicious."
中文翻译
一位视力几近失明的老妇人，有三个儿子，他们都想向她证明自己是最好的。
大儿子给她买了一栋有15个房间的豪宅，确信这是最好的礼物。
二儿子给她买了一辆漂亮的梅赛德斯奔驰，并配了司机，相信这一定能赢得她的欢心。
三儿子为了胜过他们，给她买了一只训练了15年的鹦鹉，这只鹦鹉能背诵整本《圣经》，可以一字不差地引用任何经文。
老妇人感谢了大儿子，但说豪宅太大，她打理不了。她感谢了二儿子，但请他退掉汽车，因为她不开车，也不喜欢那个司机。
最后，她对三儿子说：“谢谢你贴心的礼物。那只鸡很好吃。”