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A German, a Frenchman, and a Russian are viewing a painting of Adam and Eve strolling in the Garden of Eden.

„Look at their reserve, their stoicism,” muses the German. „They must be German.”

„Nonsense,” the Frenchman disagrees. „They’re naked, and so beautiful. Clearly, the are French.”

„No clothes, no shelter.” The Russian points out, „they only have an apple to eat, and they’re being told this is paradise. They are Russian!”

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Rachel Goldberg, a rich tourist, went to Paris to see the art galleries. She hired the services of a guide to show her around the Orsay Museum.

„Oh!” said Rachel, looking at a painting. „That’s a Monet, isn’t it?”

„No, Madame, it’s a Manet,” replied the guide.

„And that one, it’s a Pissaro!”

„Er… no… I’m sorry, Madame, that’s a Monet.”

„Oh, I see. Now that one that’s a Picasso.”

„…. No, Madame, that’s a mirror.”