cross-posted from: https://piefed.world/c/onion/p/1147554/head-of-state-owned-vtb-bank-says-russians-should-be-satisfied-with-their-economy-tells

Otherwise, if you will excuse me, consider this joke: A patient comes to the doctor and says, ‘Doctor, I have a complaint: when I have sex, there’s a whistling in my ears.’ ‘How old are you?’ the doctor asks. ‘80,’ the pensioner replies. ‘And what were you expecting — applause?