Akpos and kukere were caught in a Northern
african country, sharing a smuggled
barrel of beer.
They were arrested and taken to the Sheik's
palace for questioning and judgment.
kukere lied that Akpos smuggled and forced
him to drink the beer!
Both were initially given a death sentence
but, as it was a national holiday, the
Sheik decided they should be released after
some lashes of the whip.
As they were preparing for their
punishment, the Sheik said, "It's my first
wife's
birthday today and she asked me to allow
each of you 2 wishes before your
whipping, but you cannot wish not to be
whipped!"
kukere thought for a second then said:
"Please tie two pillows to my back before
whipping."
And my second wish is that you flog me
only 20 strokes of the whip.
He was whipped, and luckily for him, the
pillows helped to make the pain of the
whip lesser.
Akpos saw this; thought for a second, then
said: "Thank you, most royal and
merciful highness for the wishes.
My first wish is to receive 100
lashes with the strongest, toughest whip
available.
kukere laughed and thought Akpos was a
fool...
The Sheik replied with a puzzled look on his
face," and your second wish?"
Akpos replied "Tie kukere to my back!"
