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 of -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 . Are you a Chinese, Japanese,Vietnamese !, etc......??? "


The Japanese then replied, "Oh, I am a Japanese."


A while later the Japanese turned to the American and asked: What kind of 'kee' are you. The American, frustrated, yelled, "What do you mean what kind of '-kee' am I?!"

The Japanese said, "Are you a Yankee, donkee, or monkee?"