What's the best thing about Switzerland?

This classic one-liner gets its laugh from some top-tier wordplay. The setup asks you to name a positive quality of the nation, but the punchline ignores the famous chocolate and watches for a much more literal interpretation. The humor hinges on the double meaning of "plus"—it's both a positive attribute and a perfect description of the white cross symbol at the center of the country's flag. It’s a simple, clever pun that subverts your expectations.

The joke is also factually on point. The Swiss flag is famously a red square with a bold white cross right in the middle (Review). This iconic design is one of only two square national flags in the world (Vatican City has the other). In a fun bit of trivia, the symbol for the International Red Cross was created by reversing the colors of the Swiss flag, honoring the country's Swiss founder. So, while Switzerland has many benefits, its flag is, quite literally, a big plus.