> An American and a Japanese were sitting on the plane on the way to LA when
> the American turned to the Japanese and asked, "What kind -ese are you?"
>
> The Japanese confused, replied, "Sorry but I don't understand what you
> mean."
>
> The American repeated, "What kind of -ese are you?" Again, the Japanese
> was
> confused over the question. The American, now irritated, then yelled,
> "What
> kind of -ese are you...Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese!?"
>
> The Japanese then replied, "Oh, I am a Japanese."
>
> A while later the Japanese turned to the American and asked "What kind
> of -kee" was he. The American, frustrated, yelled, "What do you mean what
> kind of -kee am I?!" The Japanese said, "Are you a Yankee, donkee, or
> monkee?"