Two Norwegians go to Collect Unemployment
Sven and Ole worked together in a Minnesota factory.....and both were laid off.
So...dey vent to der Unemployment Office togedder.
Asked his occupation, Ole said, "Panty Stitcher. I sew da elastic onto da ladies cotton panties."
The clerk looked up Panty Stitcher. Finding it classified as unskilled labor, she gave Ole $300
a week in unemployment compensation.
Sven, when asked his occupation replied, "Diesel Fitter".
The clerk looked up Diesel Fitter...and it was classified as skilled. So, the clerk gave Sven $600
a week in unemployment compensation.
When Ole found this out, he was yus furious! He stormed back into the office to find out why his
friend and co-worker was collecting double his benefits.
The clerk explained, "Panty Stitchers are unskilled labor and Diesel Fitters are skilled labor."
"Vat skill ? yelled Ole. "I sew da elastic on da panties. Sven puts dem over his head and says,
"Yah,------------- DIESEL FITTER".
(If you don't understand a word of this, then you're not Norwegian or from Minnesota!)