That's actually pretty appropriate, as Stalin was indeed known for having possibly the darkest and cruelest sense of humour ever. (Hilter's "humour" in contrast was like that of a toddler at best. I've yet to hear any of Putin's material)
Gallows humor. It's out there.
Thing is, it just isn't that funny, at least if you've never heard the story it's just puzzling. I had to use tineye to find out what the actual story was.








