Clear DayAn Englishman, a Dutchman and a Frenchman are all in Saudi
Arabia, sharing a smuggled crate of booze when, all of a sudden, Saudi
police rush in and arrest them. The mere possession of alcohol is a
severe offence in Saudi Arabia, so for the terrible crime of actually
being caught consuming the booze, they are all sentenced to death!
However, after many months and with the help of very good
lawyers, they are able to successfully appeal their sentences down to life
imprisonment. By a stroke of luck, it was a Saudi national
holiday the day their trial finished, and the extremely benevolent Sheikh
decided they could be released after receiving just 20 lashes each of the
whip.
As they were preparing for their punishment, the Sheikh
announced: "It's my first wife's birthday today, and she has asked me to
allow
each of you one wish before your whipping."
The Dutchman was first in line, he thought for a while and then
said:"Please tie a pillow to my back.
This was done, but the pillow only lasted 10 lashes before the
whip went through. When the punishment was done he had to be carried away
bleeding and crying with pain.
The Frenchman was next up. After watching the Dutchman in horror
he said smugly: "Please fix two pillows to my back." But even two pillows
could only take 15 lashes before the whip went through again and the
Frenchman was soon led away whimpering loudly (as they do).
The Englishman was the last one up, but before he could say
anything, the Sheikh turned to him and said: "You are from a most beautiful
part of the world and your culture is one of the finest in the world.
For this, you may have two wishes!"
Thank you, your Most Royal and Merciful highness", The
Englishman replied. "In recognition of your kindness, my first wish is that
you give me not 20, but 100 lashes."
Not only are you an honourable, handsome and powerful man, you
are also very brave". The Sheikh said with an admiring look on his face.
"If 100 lashes is what you desire, then so be it. And your second wish,
what is it to be?" the Sheikh asked.
"Tie the Frenchman to my back."
See ya at Sprite Spree!
Rick
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