Drinking in Saudi Arabia

A Video guy, an Audio guy and a Lighting guy were all in Saudi Arabia, sharing a smuggled crate of booze when, all of a sudden, Saudi police rushed in and arrested 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 were all sentenced to death!

However, after many months and with the help of very good lawyers, they were 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 releasedafter 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 Video guy 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 Lighting guy was next up. After watching the Video guy 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 Lighting guy was soon led away whimpering loudly (as they do).

The Audio guy was the last one up, but before he could say anything, the Sheikh turned to him and said: "My wife especially liked the sound of the concert last week. For this, you may have two wishes!".

"Thank you, your Most Royal and Merciful highness", The Audio guy 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.

"Tie the Lighting guy to my back."

 
 

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