From Excaliburfilms
An Englishman,a German 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 offence,so they are sentenced to death.However,after many months their sentences are reduced to life imprisionment.
By a stroke of luck,it was a saudi national holiday the day the trial ended,
and the benevolent Sheikh decided they could be released after 20 lashes of the whip
As they were preparing for their punishment,the Sheikh announced
"As it is my wife's birthday today you will each be granted one wish before your whipping"
The German being first up requested a pillow be tied to his back
This was done but it lasted only 10 lashes
He was taked away bleeding and crying with pain
The Frenchman being next and having seen this requested 2 pillows
These lasted 15 lashes
He was led away whimpering in pain
The Englishman was last but before he could make his wish the Sheikh 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 2 wishes!!"
"Thank you,your Most Royal and Merciful highness",
"In recognition of your kindness,my first wish is that you give me not 20, but 100 lashes"
"If a 100 lashes is what you desire,then so be it.And your second wish,what is it to be?"
The Englishman smiled and said
"Tie the Frenchman to my back"