Anglo/American Humor

Q: When do the Brits celebrate Thanksgiving Day?
A: On the Fourth of July.      

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Q: How do Aussies get a purse away from a crocodile?
A: Give it a "Yank."

     Considering we pulled their bacon out of the fire in two World Wars & still have far better cuisine, I think we "Yanks" have the last laugh!  

     This blog has been trying to track down the origins of quotes and witty sayings.  This little joke is not easy to find the origins of.