Sven & Ole - Unemployment

 Sven and Ole worked together in a Minnesota factory.....and both were laid 
 off. So...dey went to the Unemployment Office togedder. 
 
 Asked his occupation, Ole said, "Panty Stitcher.. I sew da elastic onto 
 da ladies cotton panties." 
 
 The clerk looked up Panty Stitcher. Finding it classified as unskilled 
 labor, she gave Ole $300 a week in unemployment compensation. 
 
 Sven, when asked his occupation replied, "Diesel Fitter". 
 
 The clerk looked up Diesel Fitter...and it was classified as a skilled 
 job. So, the clerk gave Sven $600 a week in unemployment compensation. 
 
 When Ole found this out, he was furious! He stormed back into the office 
 to find out why his friend and co-worker was collecting double his 
 benefits. 
 
 The clerk explained, "Panty Stitchers are unskilled labor and Diesel 
 Fitters are skilled labor." 
 
 "Vat skill? yelled Ole. "I sew da elastic on da panties. 
 Sven puts dem over his head and says, "Yah, ------------- DIESEL FITTER".