So who was Stalin’s barber?  Did he joke
About mass starvation, and did he bet
Stalin five kopecks on footer matches?
“The Spartaks are sure looking good this season.”

“Ya think?  I’m betting on the Dynamos;
They’ve got a forward like you wouldn’t believe.”
“But, Comrade Boss, you had him shot last week.”
“Oh, yeah, after the Lvov game.  I forgot.”

“Sometimes you just **** me, Boss; you really do.”
“That reminds me - just leave your keys after work.”