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This legendary conman's dog trick exposed human nature's dark side
Thursday July 24, 2025. 10:28 PM , from BoingBoing
Joseph 'Yellow Kid' Weil (1875-1976) was a notorious conman with an 'uncanny knowledge of human nature.' One of his classic cons was tricking greedy Chicago barkeeps into buying worthless dogs.
He'd waltz into the bar, dressed in finery, and hand the barkeep ten dollars and a leash attached to a dog, spinning a tale about a priceless hunting hound and an urgent bank appointment. — Read the rest The post This legendary conman's dog trick exposed human nature's dark side appeared first on Boing Boing.
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