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[ General Abrovomitch, well wrapped up in fur, was being driven across the frozen Ukraine by his dri

General Abrovomitch, well wrapped up in fur, was being driven across the frozen Ukraine by his driver, corporal Ivanof. Not a word was spoken as they crossed this white wilderness.
Suddenly the Genaral raised his hand and said "Stop, I wish to urinate." And clambered out of the Jeep. Corporal Ivanof said "Comerade general, may I also urinate?" After a brief pause while the General considered the wisdom of allowing such familiarity, he replied "Yes, you may also urinate."
So they both stood there surveying the white out. Suddenly corporal Ivanof said "Comrade General, why is it that when you urinate it sounds like the mighty waters of the Don in full spate after the Spring thaw, yet when I urinate it sounds like the gentle zephyrs of summer breezes through the wheatfields of the Ukraine?"
The General paused before replying. "I will tell you why comrade corporal Ivanof, it is because you are urinating down my fur coat!

Author notes

This is an old one, originating back to WWII when I was involved with the Russian airforce, but still comes over well. The Russians did have a sense of humor, and not adverse to directing it at authority. Indirectly of course.

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  • individuality gold member
    April 26

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    the emotional beauty of this poem reaches out in very special ways. stimulating and lovely, this choice poem makes me very glad to have found it today.


  • Jaden silver member
    July 16, 2007
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    No, it does work. I found the humor quite easily.


  • Sir Holy Kangarou
    July 15, 2007

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    This joke does not work, although it is funny. You see this is because the "p" in snow is as silent as the "p" in psychoanalysis. Comrade Corporal has the capitals also.


  • Lady Altheia
    July 13, 2007

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    Wow that was interesting and very funny. Your sense of humor is indeed witty. I hope you place well in the contest.


  • suseann
    July 13, 2007

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    Well,that could insure the Corporal some well earned time on the Siberian front lines. Brr... crazy cold there I hear.The poor guy might of developed a serious problem with ever going again!A bit of well versed humor!

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