An Australian rugby fan, a Scottish rugby fan and a New Zealand
rugby fan are all in 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 Scotsman 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 New Zealander was next up. After watching the Scotsman’s
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 New Zealander was soon led away whimpering loudly (as
they do).
The Australian 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
Australian replied. “In recognition of your kindness, my first wish is
that you give me not 20 lashes 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”?
“Tie the New Zealander to my back.”
anyways nice joke ! 