[Thespis721]

Soldier: Look a flying buffalo!
Warden: What was that?
Soldier: A flying bison was carrying an empty basket.
Warden: Well which one is it?
Soldier: Sir?
Warden: Was it a bison or a buffalo?
Soldier: Uh, sir, I'm not sure I know what the difference is, but that's not the point!
Warden: I'll show you what's important! (tosses him over board) Wake the Captain!
Other soldier: Uh, sir, that was the captain...