English Can Be Difficult

Two elderly American Jewish men, Sid and Al, are sitting in an Oslo restaurant one day. Sid asks Al, 'Do you know of any people of our faith born and raised in Norway?'

‘I don't know,’ says Al. ‘Let's ask our waiter.’

When the waiter arrives, Al asks, 'Say Ole, are there any Norwegian Jews in Oslo?'

'I don't know sir,’ says Ole. ‘I ask the cooks.'

He returns from the kitchen after a few minutes and says, 'No sir, the cooks say there is no Norwegian Jews.'

Al isn't satisfied and asks, 'Are you absolutely sure?'

Ole's waiter, realizing he is dealing with foreigners replies, 'I check once again, sir!' and goes back into the kitchen.

While the waiter is away, Sid says, 'I find it hard to believe that there are no Jews in Norway. Our people are scattered everywhere.'

Ole returns and says, 'Sir, the head cook Thor say there is no Norwegian Jews.'

'Are you certain?' Al asks again. 'I just can't believe there are no Norwegian Jews!'

'Sir, I ask everyone,' replies the exasperated Ole, 'All we have is Orange Jews, Grape Jews, Prune Jews, Grapefruit Jews and Tomato Jews.