The elderly American gentleman arrived in Paris by

plane. At French Customs, he fumbled for his passport.

"You 'ave been to France before, monsieur?" the

customs officer asked sarcastically. The old gent

admitted that he had been to France previously.

"Zen, you should know enough to 'ave your passport

ready for inspection."

The American said, "The last time I was here, I didn't

have to show it."

"Impossible. You Americans alwayz 'ave to show your

passports on arrival in France!"

The American senior gave the Frenchman a long hard

look. Then he quietly explained.

"Well, when I came ashore at Omaha Beach on D-Day in

'44, I couldn't find any Frenchmen to show it to."