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I agree.i MY VENUS iU-j w-^i Et Corner of Louvre Museum in Paris* Standing on a pedestal, before a stained glass window, we discover the famed statue of the Venus De Milo. The lights emanating from the stained Iglass window illuminate the statue, bathing ia in warm colors. An American G.I. wanders into the scene and stops before the statue. A French Stuseum Attendant walks over to the G.I. and addresses him. T: Monsieur, can I help you*' G.I. (pondering over statue) What is this jass? ATE". . it Ah, Monsieur, that is one of m greatest art treasures of all time. That is se incomparable, s# wonderful, ae beautifully perfect Venus De J&lo. G.I. Perfect? Ain't a few parts missin'? BRDAi Ah, you Americans J Even in matters of Art you make queek decisions. In considering a work of Art one must consider the whole effect and not the individual parts. Monsieur, the Venus De Milo is the acme, the piece de resistance in feminine beauty. (He takes a booklet out of his pocket). Notice the proportions.?╟≤.bust 38* - waist 34" - hips 3t* - thighs..... ?╟≤If (Interjecting) Say no more..to a Frenchman this may be the berries.?╟≤?╟≤it's all a matter of taste. You go for Bouillabaisse - I go for Clam Chowder. You like snails...I like steaks. Ya dig me? 'ANTs Dig you? Monsieur 1 do not comprehend. G.I. (putting his arm around Attendant.) Look, Pal... please get me straight. If you wanna flip over this concrete cutie, that's your privilege. I've got a chick back in Danville, Illinois, who cuts her deep, wide and consecutive. Ts Ah, you Americans. You can't understand our Art and w?½ can't understand your language. G.I. tf.ll, let ms simplify the facts. (begins to sings