"I am a Red Sox fan," a first-grade teacher explains to her class.

"Who likes the Red Sox?" Everyone raises a hand except one boy.

"Chris," the teacher says, surprised. "Why didn't you raise your hand?"

"I am not a Red Sox fan."
"Well, if you are not a Red Sox fan, then what team do you like?"
"The Yankees,"Chris answers.

"Why in the world are you a Yankees fan?"

"Because my mom and dad are."

"That's no reason to be a Yankees fan," the teacher replies, annoyed. "You don't always have to be just like your parents. What if you mom and dad were morons?
What would you be then?"

"A Red Sox fan."