In Soviet Russia...

The lead-in to many a tired old joke on Slashdot, where the punchline is a reverse of what is normal. Sometimes produces screamingly funny results, often produces a yawn.

Derived from old Yakov Smirnoff jokes, where Mr. Smirnoff (a Soviet expatriate) used to do the same thing when talking about the former Soviet Union during his routines.

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by ke6isf November 7, 2003

soviet russia

An internet fad/meme that essentially boils down to a reversal of the norm. As can be seen in the example below, while anywhere else You would tell a bad joke...

In Soviet Russia, bad jokes tells YOU.

by thousandinone February 1, 2007

In Soviet Russia

Originated with Cold War comic genius Yakov Smirnoff.

In America, you can always find a party. In Soviet Russia, party always finds you. -- Yakov Smirnoff

Popular on slashdot, appearances on Family Guy, The Simpsons, Futurama.

In America, you watch television. In Soviet Russia, television watches you.

by Saggy June 8, 2004

in Soviet Russia

Popularized by Russian comic Yakov Smirnoff - degenerated into internet cliche.
If, in America, x does y to z, in Soviet Russia, z does y to x.

In Soviet Russia, words define YOU!

by inkdrinker June 30, 2004

Soviet Russia

A place. It used to be commie.

In Soviet Russia, Kenny kills you!

by Carynne No. January 18, 2007

soviet russia

A place where everything is the opposite of how it is in the USA

In America, you piss in toilet

In soviet russia, toilet piss in you!

by Spodermen2121 z January 22, 2017

Soviet Russia

Commonly known as the USSR, it was a communistic country until 1991. Know, it's know for being the main joke that's the opposite of the united states.

Soviet Russia was the reds before the Chinese.

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by kingjt13 March 3, 2009