An Englishman, a Chinaman, a Mexican, and a Irishman are all on a hot-air balloon ride around the world. As the balloon travels over China, the Chinaman suddenly stands on the side of the basket and shouts "For China!" and jumps out of the balloon. The rest of the guys continue flying around the world. As the balloon travels over Mexico, the Mexican stands on the side of the basket like the Chinamen and shouts "For Mexico!" and jumps out of the balloon. Now it is just the Englishman and the Irishman. They remark to one another how it is foolish to commit suicide for one's country, and have no intentions of jumping. Then, as the balloon begins to fly over England, the Englishman shouts "For England!" and throws the Irishman out of the balloon.
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