The Frogs Who Desired a King

Once upon a time, there lived a group of frogs. The frogs lived peacefully together in their pond for generations. However, as time went on the frogs became too many and food became too scarce.
"What are we to do?" asked one frog to another, "I do not desire ill will on our fellow frogs, but I barely can find enough food for myself."
"We should have a ruler", the other frog replied, "a noble king who will decide how best to distribute our food equally amongst all frogs."
"A splendid idea", said the first frog, "we shall tell the other frogs immediately of your most wise idea."
And so they did. "Splendid!", said one frog, "our troubles are over", said another.
So together the frogs called out to the great god Zeus and pleaded for a king.
"We are but humble frogs, great Zeus, please deliver us a divine leader who will guide us through our current predicament", the frogs called out.
Zeus, amused by the request, granted their wish and sent down a great king frog. Ten times larger than that of any other frog in the pond, the king frog was indeed a commanding presence.
However the king frog did little in the way of commanding. And as the great king was ten times larger than any other frog he required ten times as much food.
"What have we done?, wailed a cowardly frog, "our most noble king has swallowed every speck of food left in our once plentiful pond."
"I will speak to him" said a much braver frog, "I have no doubt it is most difficult to make leadership decisions on an empty stomach. Now that our great king has been properly fed he will surely tell us what to do"."
So the brave frog knelt before the frog king, "Oh mighty and fearless leader, in your infinite wisdom you have eaten what is left of our food, after your most bountiful and deserving feast, have you decided how we fill our hungering bellies?"
"Is this not what you wanted, brave frog?" the king bellowed, "I have made a decision that is fair to all, you frogs are all now equal."
"Yes great lord, we are all equal, equally hungry. How will we possibly survive with nothing to eat?"
"Why are you troubled dear frog", the king snorted, "where has your bravery run off to? I am your king and as such, my well-being should be your only concern, and I am truly well indeed, for all around me are tasty morsels to line my great belly with."
And as soon as the king finished his words, he opened his great mouth and swallowed the once brave frog whole. He then continued to feed himself with his servants until not a single frog was left in the pond.