The chieftain of a remote village flew to the United States to visit the president. When he arrived at the airport, a host of newsmen and television cameramen met him. One of the reporters asked the chief if he had a comfortable flight.The chief made a series of weird noises – „screech, scratch, honk, buzz, whistle, z-z-z-z-z“ – and then added in perfect English, „Yes, I had a very nice flight.“Another reporter asked, „Chief, do you plan to visit the Washington Monument while you’re in the area?“The chief made the same noises -„screech, scratch, honk, buzz, whistle, z-z-z-z-z“ – and then said, „Yes , and I also plan to visit the White House and the Capitol Building.““Where did you learn to speak such flawless English?“ asked the next reporter.The chief replied, „Screech, scratch, honk, buzz, whistle, z-z-z-z-z – from the shortwave radio.“
