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Don't Be Ridiculous

Sometimes, older relatives find it hard to grasp the success of their younger family members. Shortly after Woodrow Wilson’s victory in the 1912 election, he visited his elderly aunt. “What are you doing these days, Woodrow?” she asked. “I’ve just been elected President,” Wilson replied casually. “Oh, really? President of what?” she inquired. “Of the United States,” he clarified. Apparently unimpressed, his aunt snorted and said, “Don’t be ridiculous!”