An American and a Japanese were sitting on the plane on the way to
LA when the American turned to the Japanese and asked, "What kind of -ese
are you?"

The Japanese confused, replied, "Sorry but I don't understand what
you mean." The American repeated, What kind of -ese are you?" Again,
the Japanese was confused over the question. The American, now
irritated, then yelled, "What kind of -ese are you . Are you a
Chinese, Japanese,Vietnamese!, etc......???"
The Japanese then replied, "Oh, I am a Japanese."
A while later the Japanese turned to the American and asked: What
kind of 'kee' are you. The American, frustrated, yelled, "What do you
mean what kind of '-kee' am I?!"
The Japanese said, "Are you a Yankee, donkee, or monkee?"