Doonesbury/Funny

• (Duke, at the time the Governor General of American Samoa, pauses as he's ditacting a report about the series of disasters that have overtaken the island.)

Duke: I'm a reasonable man, Macarthur, so I know this isn't snow.
Macarthur: Don't worry, sir. It never sticks.

• Most any time Honey provides a Tactful Translation.

Duke: A further goal of mine is the speedy implementation of normalization.
Honey: (translating) A further goal of his is the speedy implementation of normalization
Duke: Lastly, I come to China in the hope of fulfilling a life-long ambition - dropping acid on the Great Wall
Honey: (translating) Lastly, he wishes you good health and long life
Duke: In conclusion, let me just say that I look forward to a new spirit of cooperation from our Chinese friends. I sincerely hope it won't be necessary to shell any pagodas
Honey: (translating) He also wishes your wife good health