Text Box: During one of the Anglo French wars of the early 19th century, a English officer was captured. Before being interrogated a French officer asked him, “Why do you English wear red jackets? It makes you easy targets.” Well, replied the English officer, “It is because when we get shot, our men can’t see the blood therefore they don’t panic, lose heart or desert.” From that day to this French army officers have worn brown trousers! Sad but true A member of the European Parliament, known for his hot temper and acid tongue, exploded one day in mid-session and began to shout “Half of this Parliament is made up of cowards and corrupt politicians!” Al the other MEP’s demanded that the angry member withdraw his statement, or be removed from the remainder of the session. After a long pause, the angry member acquiesced “Ok, the said, “I withdraw what I said. Half of this Parliament is NOT made up of cowards and corrupt politicians!” Comment ‘he was obviously blind to the other 49%!’ Joke Central