During the Mexican American War an intense long standoff occurred along the front. For days and days neither side made any advances. Finally an American general had a bright idea. He aimed his rifle to the Mexican trenches and yelled ""Hey Juan!"" A soldier jumped up and replied ""What?"" The general shot him dead. This continued for three days. A Mexican general decided that two could play this game and decided to try it out. He called out ""Hey John!"" An American replied ""John isn't here. I…