Is that you Hans?

During World War 1, the British were under heavy sniper fire in the trenches, making advancing through territory very difficult without taking many casualties.

So, the British soldiers discussed how to take out the sniper: "How do we make that darn sniper come out of his nest?" Said one. "I have an idea! Maybe we could call out a very common German name and get him to stick his head out!"

Since Hans is a very common German name, they decide to call it out.

"Hans? Haaaaaannsss?"

"Ya?"

Bang! The sniper was shot dead.

The British soldiers advance rapidly, using their technique to effectively take over the previously sniper infested area.

The Germans quickly figured out their trick and attempted to copy it with a British name.

"Hmmm Wat is a common British name?"

"How about Paddy? Like Paddington"

"Oh Ja Ja! Good name!"

So, the Germans started calling out the name:

"Padyy! Paddyyyy!!!!"

Dead silence

"Paddyyyy!"

Suddenly, someone answered​:

"Ummmm... Paddy isn't here... But is that you Hans?"

"Ja!"

BANG