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An American, 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 offense 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 Sheik
> > > >decided they could be released after receiving just 20 lashes
> > > >each of the whip.
> > > >
> > > >As they were preparing for their punishment, the Sheik
> > > >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 American was the last one up, but before he could say
> > > >anything, the Sheik 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
> > > >American replied. "In recognition of your kindness, my first
> > > >wish is that you give me not 20, but 100 lashes."
> > > >
> > > >"Not only are you an honorable, handsome and powerful man, you
> > > >are also very brave". The Sheik 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 Sheik asked.
> > > >
> > > >The American replied: "Tie the Frenchman to my back."
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