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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 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! d:

>"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

>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 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 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.

>

>The American replied: "Tie the Frenchman to my back."

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