Today is the anniversary of John F. Kennedy's famous speech in West Berlin, where he proclaimed "Ich bin ein Berliner" (I am a Berliner), to show solidarity with the people of the city divided by the Iron Curtain.
What is often missed, however, is that to a German, a berliner is a jelly donut. So the quote is really "I am a jelly donut!". Really? What flavour? I bet there were more than a few people trying to control their laughter that day.
Also today, Paris Hilton was released from jail. Sad coincidence. Paris, all I can say is this: "du bist ein berliner!" (you are a jelly donut!)
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