(A Modern Fable Based on Aesop’s “The Farmer and the Viper”)
For those who still believe the snake has changed its stripes
❄️ Winter Comes to Blenvale
The community shivered under sky-high fees, mysterious “emergency” repairs, and the usual fog of “legal confidentiality.”
Still, the kind-hearted owners felt sorry for the board.
“They must be cold,” they said. “Let’s give them another chance.”
So they voted the same faces back in — Mildred, Blazer, and Lady Gwendolyn – the holy trinity of selective enforcement.
🫣 A Warm Welcome
The board slithered back into power, smiling sweetly and promising transparency – that mythical creature last seen in 1974.
They assured everyone that the $400,000 in legal bills was “for your protection,” that the lawsuits were “frivolous,” and that the next special assessment would “strengthen the community.”
Owners nodded.
The snake purred.
And everyone pretended not to hear the hissing.
💸 The Bite
The moment the board warmed up, the venom started flowing again.
- Questions? “Harassment.”
- Oversight? “We have legal advice.”
- Accountability? “See our lawyer’s invoice.”
They struck with perfect aim – into the wallets of the same owners who had rescued them.
🧊 The Farmer’s Regret
When the corporation was bled dry and the snake well-fed, the owners gasped, “How could this happen again?”
The board replied, “You voted for us, remember?”
And slithered off to sign another legal retainer.
🧠 Moral of the Story
If you keep warming the same vipers, don’t complain when you get bit.
Next election – buy mittens, not excuses.
Disclaimer: This post is satire and opinion. Read full disclaimer.
