I Was Born That Way

"Without a doubt, you're the stupidest guy in the service," roared the officer.
"Can't help it," replied the recruit. " I was born that way,"
"All right, just answer me two simple questions," continued the officer. "First--what would happen if one of your ears was shot off?"
"That's easy, sir," replied the Gl."I wouldn't be able to hear."
"Okay," said the irritated officer. "Next--then what would happen if both your ears were shot off?"
"Then I couldn't see," answered the recruit promptly.
"What do you mean, you couldn't see?" the officer yelled.
"Well, sir," explained the Gl, "if my ears were both shot off, my helmet would slide down over my eyes."