A Texan, a Russian and a New Yorker go into a restaurant in London.
 ''Excuse me, but if you wanted the steak you might not get one
 as there is a shortage'' says the waiter.
The Texan said, ''What's a shortage?'' 
The Russian said, ''What's a steak?''
The New Yorker said, ''What's excuse me?'' 

  
 


        
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