Foolishness is not limited to a single calendar day

Dear Abby: Once again, I can’t let April Fools’ Day pass without printing a few of the more “interesting” letters that have crossed my desk during the past year:

Dear Abby:I own a champion Airedale terrier I have been trying to breed for more than a year. Finding her the right match has proven difficult. But recently, we found a perfect match. Their genetics are superb, and they seem to like each other.

The problem is the male’s owner. She will only allow her dog to breed mine if she and I also “breed.” She claims it is the only true way to know if our canines are a perfect match.

I’m not a prude, but since my divorce, I haven’t dated much. The woman is attractive, and I’m lonely, but her proposition felt odd to me. And if the breeding is a regular What’s more, the photos are clown-themed.

My co-worker has never said anything, but now I sense she’s avoiding me. Should I pull her aside and see if she wants to talk about anything? Pretend it never happened? Casually mention “the circus” and see if she gives a reaction? — Naughty in New Mexico

Dear Naughty: The less said the better. This mess was caused by your “greatest show on earth” of bad judgment. You have only your selfie to blame for the uncomfortable silence. Dear Abby:Would sex with a robot be considered infidelity? — Wondering in Westworld

Dear Wondering: It’s not infidelity unless the robot belongs to somebody else — or you do. Dear Abby:I love my girlfriend so much. I’m trying to think of a unique romantic gesture to show her what she means to me.

Would it be acceptable to have a carnivorous plant delivered to her office? Although I’ve considered traditional ones, I think the carrion flower is my pick. It’s huge, pink and smells like rotting flesh. I think it’s the perfect way to express my love. What do you think? — Offbeat in St. Pete Dear Offbeat: I think your idea stinks worse than the flower. Happy April Fools’ Day to you and to all my readers! — Love, Abby