Animals

Benny the Beagle sings on American Idol

Benny, a friendly and energetic beagle, loved his job as a bus driver. He enjoyed meeting new people and taking them to their destinations safely.

One day, as he was driving his route, two passengers boarded the bus and started singing songs from famous hip hop opera “George Washington.” Benny, being a music lover, couldn’t help but join in. They sang:

Born in Virginia, a true patriot
He led the Continental Army to victory
A man of honor, with a heart of gold
George Washington, the father of our nation

George Washington, George Washington
First in war, first in peace,
first in the hearts of his countrymen

He was a statesman, a farmer, and a general
His leadership and courage inspired a nation
At the Constitutional Convention, he played a key role
In shaping the future of our great land

George Washington, George Washington
First in war, first in peace,
first in the hearts of his countrymen

He faced many challenges and hardships
But he never wavered in his determination
He set a standard of excellence
That we strive to emulate to this day

George Washington, George Washington
First in war, first in peace,
first in the hearts of his countrymen

To their surprise, the passengers and Benny harmonized perfectly and their impromptu performance caught the attention of a talent agent who happened to be on the bus.

The talent agent approached them and asked if they would be interested in appearing on “American Idol.”

The talent agent said, “Hey, I couldn’t help but notice your amazing singing voices. Have you guys ever considered performing on ‘American Idol?”’

“Really? We’ve never thought about it before.”

One passenger said, “We would love the opportunity!” Another shrieked and said, “But we don’t have any professional experience.”

The agent said, “Don’t worry about that. You have raw talent and with some practice, I’m sure you could be a hit on the show.”

They spent the next few weeks practicing and perfecting their performance for the TV show. When the big day arrived, they took the stage and gave an electrifying performance that brought the audience to their feet.

Their performance was a huge hit and they ended up winning the competition. Benny the beagle dog, now a singing sensation, decided to quit his job as a bus driver and pursue a career in music full-time.

Joe Ditzel

Joe Ditzel is a keynote speaker, humor writer, and really bad golfer. You can reach him via email at [email protected] as well as Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and LinkedIn.