Robert Benchley to a man in a uniform
Robert Benchley was an American humorist, who laid out the foundation for many modern-day comedians. No surprise, his funny exchange with a man in uniform has made history:
Benchley: My good man, would you please get me a taxi?
Uniformed man: I'm not a doorman. I happen to be a rear admiral in the United States Navy.
Benchley: All right then; get me a battleship.
Well you see, they were looking for witty retorts.