Who Have We Not :Pissed Off?

Is There Any Country We Have Not Pissed Off?

After years of scouring the planet, our engaged staff is pleased to report that we have found on the other side of the world, a country that really and truly likes us. In Tasmania, the average Tasmanian is favorably disposed to Americans.

In a chat with the Prime Minister of this far-off land, we had the temerity to ask him the following questions:

“Mr. Prime Minister, we understand that the average Tasmanian likes Americans. May I ask why?”

“And why not, old chap. You are a jolly sort and you helped us out fighting those nasty Japs!”

“That was fifty years ago, Mr. Prime Minister.”

Ah, yes, but you see, we Tasmanians have long memories. And we are slow to change. Once we get an idea, you know….”

“I see, but what else defines your fondness for America?”

“Not much really, except you chaps make excellent jeans. You see what I’m wearing. I bought these about 1950 and they are still good. I think it must have something to do with those little rivets.”

“Yes, I see. But what about Vietnam, the End of the Cold War, the Gulf War, 9-11, Iraq?

“Oh, they were nice, too. In truth, we don’t pay much attention to what you chaps do to each other, we think it’s none of our business…”

“I see. “

“But the way you old tops pitched in to knock out those bloody Japs, we’ll, that was impressive!”

“Thank you… Would I be out of line to suggest that things don’t seemed to move too quickly here.”

“ Ah, you’ve noticed. You are quite right; but we’re working it.”

“On what?

Catching up, I might say.”

“Ah, that is good.”

“Yes, but we have to address our own needs, too.”

“You have needs?”

“Yes, Those nasty Devils. Have to keep them in place.”

“I see. What else?”

“Oh, many things. We’re kind of preoccupied with learning more about the deep sea squids… Fabulous creatures, you know… “

“And?”

‘And of course, reports about UFO’s; quite a few reports to go over….”

“I’m sure that must keep you busy.”

“Oh, yes, indeed. But we try to keep things in perspective…”

“And what about the rest?”

“Oh, we’re really looking forward to the Olympics in Australia. That should be really big.”

“I’m afraid to be the one to break the news but the Olympics in Australia is over!”

“It’s over. What a bloody shame. I told the clerk to write it down. ”


“Well, don’t let me interfere with your work.”

“Ah, that’s quite alright, old chap. It was going to be a surprise but I thought I would mention that we are near completion on the Tasmanian American Friendship Awards”

“Oh, I see. For what?”

“All the help you chaps gave us in the Big War…”

“Hmm…Should make quite a splash.”

“We hope so…”

“Anyway, thank you for staying faithful to the good ole’ US of A.

Cheerio, ole’ boy and give our best to that Roosevelt chap.”


“I will be sure to do just that.”



Les Aaron

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