The vulture shortage really did happen. It was a few years ago, but 100 percent true. As for the rest of the story… Uncle Filbert and I were engaging in some leisurely small talk about the usual topics: what to eat for dinner, how the children were growing, the odd weather we’ve been having lately, and of course, the severe vulture shortage in India. “It really has placed the country in quite a pickle,” Uncle Filbert observed. I agreed. “Whatever will they do for Thanksgiving next year?” “It’s a vulture shortage, not a turkey shortage,” Uncle Filbert explained. “Well, at least they’ll have the pickle.” …
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