A CIA spy is on his first day scouting Moscow. Fluent in Russian, he is confident of blending into the crowd. First, he stops at a store to get an apple. The lady there gives him a big smile, “Morning Mr American, how can I help you?” Shocked, he quietly buys an apple. Next stop, an old lady on a park bench. “Morning ma’am, can I have the time please?” “Sure, Mr American, it’s 9.15.” He’s really worried. Is his disguise that thin? He meets a cop and asks directions. Having received the usual “Certainly Mr American, it’s the third block on your left,” he asks, “Excuse me, how do you know I’m from the US?” “That’s easy,” replies the policeman, “you’re black.”