[katana]

Someone should have just replied with the story Lincoln used to tell, as depicted in the recent film starring Daniel Day Lewis, about the time Ethan Allen was in England attending a lavish dinner at a lord's estate. Mid-dinner he had to visit the privy and found that inside hung a portrait of George Washington. He finished his business and went back to the dinner, not saying a word about what he'd seen.

After some time the host couldn't help himself and asked Allen if he noticed the portrait. He replied that he had. Well, what did Allen think of the location? He replied that he thought it was entirely appropriate. Shocked, the host asked why. "Because nothing will make an Englishman s#$% faster than the sight of George Washington.

Lewis' next line in the film was "I love that story". So do I. People need to lighten up and get a sense of humor.

[Dr. Ursus]

I remember that story-very funny!

[miss marmelstein]

Great story! And they say Americans have no sense of humor!