A tourist from Albegestan goes on his first overseas trip. Upon arriving, he is visibly puzzled filling his visa application. The border official look s over his shoulder, and sees the tourist trying to write ‘Twice a week’ into the small space labeled ‘SEX’.
The official explains: «No, no, no. That is not what we mean by this question. We are asking ‘Male’ or ‘Female’.»
«Doesn’t matter,» the tourist answers.
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A tourist from Albegestan goes on his first overseas trip