My friend R^b is in the States at the moment, as the final leg of a world-wide tour he's currently embarked upon. He's been sending us irregular updates, filled with his usual sparkling wit. Today's installment should, I thought, be shared. Things he's seen in America that made him laugh:

• Jews for Jesus (with the star of David as the "o" in the "for")
  
• 24 hour bowling (when you just have to at 4am)
  
• A sign just outside of Chicago: Alaska 3284 miles (no need for a break then)
  
• Mcdonald signs with "Billions and Billions Served" on the sign. They've finally given up counting.