An Indian was sitting with a Pakistani
and an American in Saudi Arabia, sharing a smuggled
barrel of beer, 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 their 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 American guy thought for a while and then
said: "Please tie a thick pillow to my back."
This was done but the pillow only lasted 10 lashes
before the whip went through.
The Pakistani guy, watching the scene, 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 Indian fellow could say something, the
Sheikh turned to him and said: "As you are from a
very poor and small country, and your cricket team
is terrible, you can have two wishes!".
"Thank you, Most Royal and Merciful Highness", the
Indian replies.
"My first wish is: " I would like to have 40 lashes."
"If you so desire", the Sheikh replies with a questioning
look on his face, "and your second wish?"
"Tie the Pakistani to my back", the Indian answered.
