A Broken Aesop used by many different shows, especially ones aimed at children: The point of the story is telling the reader not to do things just because somebody tells them to do them. The paradox is obvious. Can also be a Family-Unfriendly Aesop, if the author's intent was obviously to send the message: "Don't listen to anyone but yourself and me -- because I know I'm right." See also: Be Yourself, "Jump Off a Bridge" Rebuttal, The Man Is Sticking It to the Man. Examples of Disobey This Message include: