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"3 men, A Frenchmen, a Brit and a Russian are at a museum looking at a
portrait of Adam and Eve. The Brit says, “Adam and Eve are British. They
wear fig leaves and blush so they must be modest.” The Frenchman says,
“no, they are French because they are naked and in love.” The Russian
said, “You’re both wrong. They are obviously Russian. They are naked, have only an apple to eat and yet they are told they live in paradise."
From Creaky Pavillion - Life's Residue.
The Russians have perfected gallows humor.
ReplyDeleteThat was Soviet joke adapted by Reagan, Lambert
ReplyDeleteThe Russians have always had a bit of the hangman's humor. I think it must be the long winters. You have to laugh at life when it is harsh...otherwise you just toss in the towel. And Russians are nothing if not tough...so tossing in the towel isn't an option. Am I right, Creaky? My brother's wife is from Russia (her family lives in Vladivostok) and she always finds the dark, twisted humor the funniest. That's why I love her.
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