02/08/2014
A Togolese, a Nigerian and a
Ghanaian were caught red handed
drinking alcohol in Saudi Arabia,
where consumption of Alcohol is
strictly prohibited. The three of them were dragged in
front of the Sultan, who said: “You will get 50 lashes for the
consumption of alcohol. However,
since you are foreigners and did not
know about the prohibition, I will be
lenient. Each of you will have a wish
before getting the punishment. You start, Togolese.” Togolese: “I wish that you tie a pillow
to my back, before you flog me.” His
wish was fulfilled, but the flogging
was so strong that the pillow tore
into pieces after 25 lashes. The Nigerian, upon seeing what had
happened to the Togolese wished
for two pillows on his back but still,
the pillows got torn early. Now the Sultan turns to the Ghana-
man, and says: “Now, Ghanaian, since I am a big
football fan and you play such
beautiful football, I will be specially
lenient with you. You have two
wishes, but choose well.” Ghana-man says: “First of all I want
100 lashes”. The Nigerian and the Togolese look
at themselves flabbergasted. The Sultan replies: “I do not
understand it, but we will grant you
the double number of lashes! And
your second wish?” Ghana-man:“Tie the Nigerian on my
back”