Hither, Thither, and Yawn

[...]

Doctor: "Have you any physical defects?"
Draftee: "Yes sir--no guts."

[...]


Analysis:

This joke implies that the physical defects 4-F's had were, in large part, cowardice. It was common to accuse men with deferments of simply using excuses to avoid war.


Source: Powder Keg, November 10th, 1944, Pg 8