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I think the best ever British joke was made by an African. Milton Obote (Prime Minister of Uganda at the time) was on a state visit and riding in an open coach with Queen Elizabeth. One of the horses farted loudly. The Queen, somewhat embarrassed, apologized. There was an awkward silence. “That’s quite all right,” said Obote. “Actually, I thought it was one of the horses.”

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