First off I received this in email and thought it was funny. If I offended anyone by posting it, get over it, it's just a joke...
You gotta love this one even if you've never lived in the South. Some of you will enjoy this more than others - Southerners can be so polite!
Atlanta ATC: "Tower to Saudi Air 911 -- You are cleared to land eastbound on runway 9R."
Saudi Air: "Thank you Atlanta ATC. Acknowledge cleared to land on infidel's runway 9R - Allah be Praised."
Atlanta ATC: "Tower to Iran Air 711 --You are cleared to land westbound on runway 9R."
Iran Air: "Thank you Atlanta ATC. We are cleared to land on infidel's runway 9R. - Allah is Great."
Pause...
Saudi Air: "ATLANTA ATC - ATLANTA ATC"
Atlanta ATC: "Go ahead Saudi Air 911."
Saudi Air: "YOU HAVE CLEARED BOTH OUR AIRCRAFT FOR THE SAME RUNWAY GOING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS. WE ARE ON A COLLISION COURSE. INSTRUCTIONS, PLEASE?"
Atlanta ATC: "Well bless your hearts. And praise Jesus. Y'all be careful, and tell Allah "hey" for us -- y'a hear?"