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An Englishman, Irishman, Welshman, & Scotsman

An Englishman, Irishman, Welshman, & Scotsman were captured while fighting in a far-off foreign land, and the leader of the captors said, "We're going to line you up in front of a firing squad and shoot you all in turn.  But first, you each can make a final wish."

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The Englishman responds,  "I’d like to hear 'God Save The Queen' just one more time to remind me of the auld country, played by the London All Boys Choir.  With Morris Dancers Dancing to the tune."

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The Irishman replies,  "I’d like to hear 'Danny Boy' just one more time to remind me of the auld country, sung in the style of Daniel O'Donnell, with Riverdance dancers skipping gaily to the tune."Welsh Flag

The Welshman answers,  "I’d like to hear 'Men Of Harlech' just one more time to remind me of the auld country, sung as if by the Treorchy Male Voice Choir.'

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The Scotsman says quickly, "I’d like to be shot first."




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