Some Rez [rage] "humor"

["Craven, Jim" <jcraven@xxxxxxxxx>]

Subject: Fwd: [ojibwelanguagesocietymiinawaa] a ndn joke for ya-have a goot
weekend

>From one of the Ojibwe Rezes, an example of some "humor" that reflects a lot
of the rage going on in Indian Country today.


A Mexican, a White Man and an Indian are all in Saudi Arabia.

They are all sharing a smuggled crate of booze. All of a sudden, Saudi
police rush in and arrested them.

The mere possession of alcohol is a severe offense in Saudi Arabia.

For the terrible crime of being caught consuming booze, they could all be
sentenced to death!

However, by a stroke of luck, it was a Saudi National Holiday on the day of
their sentencing. So, the extremely kind Sheikh decided they could all be
released after receiving just 20 lashes from a whip.

They were preparing for their punishment when 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 Mexican was in line first; he thought for a while and said: "Please, tie
a pillow to my back."

This was done, but the pillow only lasted 10 lashes before the whip tore
through. The Mexican had to be carried away bleeding and crying in pain.

The White Man was up next. After watching the Mexican in horror, he said
smugly: "Please fix two pillows to my back." This was done, but even two
pillows only lasted 15 lashes before the whip tore through again. The White
Man was soon led away bleeding and crying also.

The Indian was up last, but before he could say anything, The Sheikh turned
to him and said: "I have never met an Indian in Saudi Arabia. Your culture
is one of the finest in the world. For these reasons, you may have two
wishes!"

"Thank you, your Most Royal and Merciful Highness", the Indian replied. "In
recognition of your kindness, my first wish is that you give  me not 20, but
100 lashes."

"Not only are you an Honorable, Handsome and Powerful man, you are also very
Brave. If 100 lashes is what you desire, then so be it. And your second
wish?" the Sheikh asked.

The Indian replied: "Tie the White Man to my back."