joke- this made me smile..lol

An Englishman was sitting with an Australian and an Indian in Saudi Arabia, sharing a smuggled barrel of beer, talking cricket, when all of a sudden, Saudi police entered and arrested them. They were initially sentenced to death but they contested this and were finally imprisoned for life.

But, as it was a national holiday, the Sheikh decided they should be released after receiving 20 lashes of the whip. As they were preparing for their punishment, the Sheikh suddenly said: "It's my first wife's birthday today, and she asked me to allow each of you one wish before your whipping."
So the Indian, happy that his team had beaten England went first. 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.

The Australian, watching the scene, and still smarting from the defeat at the hands of the Saffers said: "Please fix two pillows on my back". But even two
pillows could only take 10 lashes before the whip went through again.

Before the Englishman could say something, the Sheikh turned to him and said: "As you are from a country that has just lost a test match, and your rugby team have also lost, and your football stadium won't be ready, I feel especially sorry for you, you can have two wishes!".

"Thank you, Most Royal and Merciful Highness", The Englishman replies. "My first wish is: I would like to have 40 lashes."

"If you so desire", the Sheik replies with a questioning look on his face, "and your second wish?"

"Tie the Aussie to my back".

Posted By: fareastcanary, Mar 14, 05:13:58