A Kiwi was sitting with an Australian and an Indian in Saudi Arabia, sharing a
muggled 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 a 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 Indian guy
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. The Australian,
watching the scene, said: Please fix two pillows on my back”. But even two pillows
could only take10 lashes before the whip went through again. Before The Kiwi could
say something, the Sheikh turned to him and said: “As you are from a popular
country, and your rugby team are terrific, and your women beautiful you can have two
wishes! “ “Thank you, Most Royal and Merciful Highness”, The Kiwi replies. “My
first wish is: “I would like to have 40 lashes.” “If you so desire”, the Sheik replies
with a questioning look on his face, “and your second wish?” Tie the Aussie to my
back.