An American, a Canadian, and a Frenchman were caught making liquor in Saudi Arabia, and sentenced to forty lashes.
They tied up the Canadian and said, "You are allowed one request before we begin."
"Put a pillow on my back."
The pillow lasted only ten lashes, and they carried him off bloody and screaming.
They tied up the Frenchman and said, "You are allowed one request before we begin."
"Put a two pillows on my back."
The pillows lasted only twenty lashes, and they carried him off bloody and screaming.
They brought in the American and said, "because you are an important ally and defended us from Sadaam, we will give you two requests."
The American said, "in the spirit of fairness, I only want one request."
The Saudis were impress with his courage and integrity. "Very well, then, what is your request?"
"Put the Frenchman on my back.
DING DING DING DING DING!
WINNER!