Joke of the Day
Aussie Dave | Aug 23, 2007 | 5 comments
I can’t resist this joke (hat tip: my mom).
Why the Brits wear red
A long time ago, Britain and France were at war. During one battle, the French captured an English colonel. They took him to their headquarters, and the French general began to question him.
Finally, as an afterthought, the French general asked, “Why do you English officers all wear red coats? Don’t you know the red material makes you easier targets for us to shoot at?”
In his bland English way, the officer informed the general that the reason English officers wear red coats is if they are shot the blood won’t show, and the men they are leading won’t panic.
And that is why, from that day to this, all French Army officers wear brown pants.
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An Australian immigrant to Israel, Aussie Dave has been blogging since early 2003.Filed Under: General
Heh! You have the coolest mother evah!
Funny…
Hmmm, wonder what your French audience might think though..
I have a French audience?!
I think I would have lost them around the time I published my “Reasons to Hate the French” series.
“And that is why, from that day to this, all French Army officers wear brown pants.”
…and so did Hitler btw
Well you haven’t lost me: French people have a great sense of humour !