That old cliché about this being a small world is especially true in the Candid Camera community. In fact, many credit Candid Camera with making the world at least seem smaller. When we share laughter, we defy language barriers, culture and politics. Here are some of the letters received recently from outside the U.S. And thanks to our international fans for reminding us that the people of this small world have many more similarities than differences.

DUBBED IN ASIA
    I am an Englishman living in Thailand. I watch your program whenever I get the opportunity. Pity it's dubbed. Never mind, it's still very entertaining. About 39 years ago, I was lucky enough to get a ticket to attend one of the first Candid Camera shows ever to be televised in the UK, at the BBC television studios Manchester, England, hosted by Bob Monkhouse and Jonathan Routh. This show included the "smoking hat" and the car that pulled into a garage for petrol, but had no engine. It was very funny to see the expressions of disbelief on the faces of the attendants when they could not find an engine. Might be a good idea to repeat this, as I'm sure your younger viewers will never have seen this prank from so long ago! Keep it up, I wish I were a member of your crazy team.
—David Fordham, Thailand

GEOGRAPHY QUIZ
    Do you know where Singapore is? Pardon me for asking, but there are quite a number of Americans and Europeans who do not know exactly where Singapore is — some of them think we're somewhere in China! I've been watching Candid Camera ever since I was a child — when Allen Funt was the host, and it was in black & white! I sincerely love this show; the smiles and laughter are so warm and true, for they come from inside out. Allen Funt was like my own father — both of their faces always smiling, their hearts full of love. Your tribute to Peter's father brought both sad and fun memories. I was really glad to know that he is continuing his father's favorite show — which I'm very sure is also the favorite show to billions of people out there, like me, who truly enjoy a true good laugh, especially when one is out and down.
—Elizabeth Lie, Singapore

[For those of you who can't find an atlas, Elizabeth is southeast of David and Nanin, northwest of Matthew, east of Fanun and south of Mizra. Read on.]

DISAPPOINTED DOWN UNDER
    I live in Perth, Western Australia, and I was upset when Candid Camera wasn't shown in Perth anymore. Please do your best to get it back on air in Australia. Please try to show old clips on your website because it is the only way that I can view Candid Camera.
—Matthew, Perth, Western Australia

HI, TECH TRICKSTER
    My name is Mirza Nakicevic and I hope that this is your first letter from Bosnia and Herzegovina. I always watch your show and I like it. Do you remember the show where you changed the words in the text written by a secretary and then she had to read that (altered) text back to her boss? I have a suggestion for a new version: Trick the secretary with a mouse and keyboard problem. When she tries to move the pointer to an icon, you move it to another icon; when she tries to open some program, you open another. If you're interested, I can tell you how to do it with two synchronized computers. I am 15-year-old boy. You are the BEST.
—Mirza Nakicevic, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

DEMOS IN BANGKOK
    My name is Mr. Narin, my age is 17, and I'm from Thailand, Bangkok. I watch Candid Camera every time and I have an idea. Go into a store where they put computers on the counter for their customers to try out. It would be funny to set up the computer so that when a person walking by presses something on the keyboard the computer will close down and also have some smoke coming out of it. I think it's very funny and would like to see you make this idea real for me.
—Narin P., Thailand

OH? CANADA!
    I am 10 years old and am from British Columbia, Canada. I watch your show all the time and I've noticed you never do the pranks in Canada.
—Kaylesha Hunt, British Columbia

YOU WANT US TO DO WHAT?
    My name is Tania Padilla and I live in the Caribbean. I was born and raised in Toronto, Canada, and have loved you show for years. I moved to the Dominican Republic and, inspired by your program, I decided to start with my own. Right now, it's a family business, but our main goal is to become a highly rated TV program in this part of the world. The reason I have contacted you is because I would appreciate it if you could send me some information about how you got started, what you did to become successful — or even some consulting from your part. I am budgeting this myself and it's a lot of work, but I believe that this will happen.
—Tania Padilla, Dominican Republic

FUNNY ALTERATIONS
    Firstly, I want to apologize for my bad English. I have some ideas for your excellent show. I think it would be very interesting to see the reaction of the shoppers who would like to buy trousers or a shirt, but when he/she goes to the dressing room, the salesman offers up trousers with three legs or a shirt with four or five sleeves. I hope it wouldn't be too hard to make those things. And of course, we are watching Candid Camera show in Bosnia, and it's needless to say how great you are.
—Amina and Senad, Bosnia

FROM RUSSIA WITH LAUGHS
    I am from Russia and we are watching your program here too. Well, I have a little gag for you. At an entrance of a cafe or something like McDonald's, a "victim" is trying get in. At the same time, two policemen are passing by. One policeman, carrying photographs, stops and asks the person, "Excuse me, sir, have you seen these men near here? It's very important because we have information that these two men are robbing small cafes in this district. If you'll see them, please contact us." He shows photos of your guys. Of course the "victim" hasn't seen them before, but soon will. In the café, while he is sitting at the table, your guys came in and sit down at the same table. They begin to look around and exchange a few suspicious hints and words. Well, I would like to see the reaction of the "victim." I hope my idea will be interesting for your program.
—Konev Denis, Tomsk, Russia