of cats and mustard

Three diplomats are discussing international politics while enjoying brunch in the crisp spring air.

"No more can Middle East be made peaceful", says the Russian diplomat, "than can cat be made to eat mustard."

"But a cat would certainly eat mustard." says the German diplomat. Spying a stray cat meandering by, the German dips his finger into the mustard jar and calls the cat over. He offers his finger to the cat and the cat recoils in disgust.

"Eh, not without bit of persuasion, he will not." says the Russian. He dabs some mustard on a slice of meat and offers it to the cat. Again the cat recoils in disgust.

Finally, the French diplomat interjects. "The two of you know nothing about cats." He dips his finger into the mustard jar and then wipes it on the cat's anus.