The Sydney Harbour Bridge

An American, a Frenchman, and an Australian were sitting in a bar overlooking Sydney Harbour. “Do you know why America is the wealthiest country in the world?” asked the American. “It’s because we build big and we build fast. We put up the Empire State Building in six weeks”.

“Six weeks, mon dieu, so long!” snapped the Frenchman. “Ze Eiffel Tower we put up in one month exactement. And you,” he continued, turning to the Australian, “what has Australia done to match that?”

“Ah, nuthin’, mate. Not that I know of.”

The American pointed to the Harbour Bridge. “What about that?” he asked.

The Australian looked over his shoulder. “Dunno, mate. It wasn’t there yesterday”.