Wilfred Thurber once tried to convince the noted theologian, Martin Brohme, that right and wrong do not actually exist.
Brohme replied, “I think you’re probably right about that, Wilfred.” And then struck him on the head repeatedly with his shoe.
When Thurber objected, crying out, “What’s wrong with you, Brohme? Stop it!”
Brohme calmly said, “Nothing’s wrong with me. Right and wrong do not actually exist.”
Thurber said, “Alright, you’ve once again made your point in the most foolish manner possible, you brute.”
Brohme chuckled and swiftly put his shoe back on, he always wore loafers just in case these types of discussions arose.
Then, as was their custom, Brohme and Thurber went to the zoo in sandals to watch the penguins eat fish.
* S.P. Davidson’s Personal
Writings, 1908
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