PoppaGringo Loc: Muslim City, Mexifornia, B.R.

An Englishman, a German 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 this terrible crime they are all sentenced to 50 whip lashes each.

On the day of their punishment the Sheikh who will whip them announced: "It's my wife's birthday today, and she has asked me to allow each of you one wish before your whipping." The German 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 20 lashes before the whip went through.

When the punishment was done the German had to be carried away bleeding and crying with pain. The Frenchman was next up. After watching the German in horror he said smugly: "Please fix two pillows to my back." But even two pillows could only take 35 lashes before the whip went through again and the Frenchman was soon led away whimpering loudly.

The Englishman was the last one up, but before he could say anything, the Sheikh turned to him and said: "You are from a part of the world I really like. 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 50, but 100 lashes." "Not only are you an honorable, 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. The Englishman smiled and said, "Tie the Frenchman and the German to my back."

missinglink Loc: Tralfamadore

Excellent
I worked in Saudi for two years many moons ago. I worked with several nationalities but the Brits were always always always a step ahead of everyone else. It was hilarious at times. I made many good friends and always enjoyed their wit.

badbobby Loc: texas

Poppa
are you implying that the British are smarter than Germans and French men??? :roll: :roll: :mrgreen:

PoppaGringo Loc: Muslim City, Mexifornia, B.R.

In a few area's with the Germans, yes. Where the french are concerned there is no doubting their 'smarts' are far superior.

badbobby Loc: texas

if race has anything at all to do with intelligence
I should be like Einstein
since I have more than several races in my blood
sadly that is not true
must be that French stuff holding me back :roll: :roll: :mrgreen:

PoppaGringo Loc: Muslim City, Mexifornia, B.R.

That, plus being a swabbie certainly doesn't help.

badbobby Loc: texas

could be because of my association with the lesser parts of the Naval service
the Marines