Jokes that comics have told to U.S. troops during USO shows overseas:

"This Army grub doesn't agree with me. So far I've had five MREs (Meals Ready to Eat), and none of them seems to have an exit strategy."

- Al Franken, Iraq, 2005

On seeing bombed-out buildings at a U.S. base in Afghanistan: "We're here for the renovations. This week on This Old Bunker..."

— Robin Williams, Afghanistan, 2003

"Everything is going up at home: prices, taxes and miniskirts. Miniskirts are bigger than ever. Even some of the fellas are wearing them. Don't laugh! If you had thought of it, you wouldn't be here."

- Bob Hope, South Vietnam, 1971

"The men (here) wear long robes and the women are completely covered. The wedding nights are full of surprises, I'll tell you that."