American Justice (joke)
Monday, July 07, 2003 (05:48:03)

Posted by watts

An American (from Chicago) was sitting with a Frenchman and an
Englishman in Saudi Arabia, sharing a smuggled barrel of beer, when all
of a sudden the police entered and arrested them. They were initially given
the death sentence but contested this and were finally imprisoned for
life. But as it was a national holiday, the Sheikh decided they should
be released after each 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, but you cannot wish to not be
whipped!"

The Englishman thought for a second then said: "Please tie a pillow to
my back before whipping." This was done but the pillow only lasted 10
lashes before the whip went through. The Englishman cried in pain.

The Frenchman saw this and said: "Please tie 2 pillows to my back
before whipping." This was done and lasted for the whole 20 lashes. The
Frenchman stood up smiling.

The American saw this but before he could make his wish, the Sheikh
said: "As you are from America which is a much bigger country than
France and England put together, you are permitted to have two wishes!"


The American thought for a second, then said: "Thank you most Royal and
Merciful Highness. My first wish is to receive a hundred lashes
with the strongest, toughest whip available." "If you so desire," the
Sheikh replies with a questioning look on his face, "and your second
wish?"

"Tie the Frenchman to my back"