英语笑话

525　Four Wrinkles 四条褶

Soldiers' combat clothing is not supposed to be ironed, according to an unwritten rule. That, however, did not prevent one sergeant from slightly massaging the regulation. “Gentlemen,” said the sergeant to his troops, “I cannot order you to press your combat dress. Nevertheless, for tomorrow's parade, uniforms will be allowed only four wrinkles, with one wrinkle running directly down the center and rear of each leg.”

按照不成文的规定，士兵的格斗服是不必烫的。但这并不妨碍一位中士对它略作修改。他对他的部队说：“先生们，我不能命令你们去烫格斗服。但是，对于明天的游行，军装只允许有四条褶：两条腿前后各一条，在中间从上面一直跑到下面。”