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POLISH JOKE

Historical record from James Callow Folklore Archive.

IN 1975 MAYOR YOUNG DECLARED WAR ON THE RATS IN DETROIT.
HE ORDERED THE HEALTH INSPECTOR TO SEND NINE POLISH EXTERMINATORS
DOWN INTO THE SEWERS TO WIPE OUT THE RODENTS. A MONTH LATER
ONLY SIX OF THE NINE POLES CAME BACK. "WHAT HAPPENED TO THE OTHER
THREE MEN?" DEMANDED THE MAYOR. "THEY DEFECTED TO THE ENEMY,"
REPLIED THE INSPECTOR, "AND OUT OF THE SIX THAT RETURNED, TWO
BROUGHT BACK WAR BRIDES."

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD ; 22289 WOODWILL

Subject headings: PROSE NARRATIVE -- Stupid man or woman
BELIEF -- Poli

Date learned: 00-00-1976

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