Winking Humor Our French neighbors are famous for their wit. Much more easily than we Germans, they can casually deliver a clever remark. "We greet each other, but we do not talk to one another" - this is how Voltaire is said to have commented on the fact that he, the free spirit, tipped his hat to the passing Holy of Holies on the street. However, one doesn't have to aim that high; of course, in France, people also share quite banal jokes, a small selection of which can be found in colorful array in this book. Whether they come in short form as a blague or in longer form as an histoire drôle, they are skillfully told and entertain their audience. - I would compare my love life to my magnificent Jaguar. - But you don't have a Jaguar. - Alas! I also don't have a love life. "I would compare my love life to my wonderful Jaguar.".