For Theresa Muir who requested Canadian / Newfie humour:

Back in the days when trains ran in Newfoundland, a passenger was travelling from Corner Brook to St. Johnn when, all of a sudden, there was a tremendous thump and bang followed by a really rough ride for a few seconds. This was followed by another thump, bang and the ride became smooth again.

Just then, the conductor was passing through the car, so the passenger asked, What happened back there?

The conductor replied, Oh, we just ran over a mainlander.

The passenger asked, What, was he lying on the track?

The conductor replied, Oh no, he was out in the field but we got him!