The Crocodile and the Dentist

A crocodile with a painful tooth goes to a dentist, though both patient and dentist dread the appointment. The crocodile fears the dentist, and the dentist fears the crocodile. Their parallel thoughts continue as the dentist examines the sore tooth and the crocodile bites down on the dentist’s hand. Both regret the moment, but neither stays angry. As the appointment ends, they each hope not to meet again and agree that brushing teeth is necessary.