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Saudi Arabia Rejects Diplomat: Name Translates Into "Biggest Dick" In Arabic
News Blaze ^
| 2/7/10
| Paul Reyes
Posted on 02/07/2010 10:21:51 PM PST by advance_copy
"Saudi Arabia has rejected Pakistan's nominated diplomat as his name translates into 'Biggest Dick' in Arabic.
Akbar Zib, a high profile Pakistani diplomat was nominated for the Saudi post but after some hand-wringing the country had to reject him due to the unfortunate loss in translation.
The diplomatic wrangle appears to bring to life the scene in Monty Python's Life of Brian where a Roman consort called Biggus Dickus is routinely mocked." Read More
Saudi Arabians aren't particularly offended when terrorists blew up Western targets, but they get their panties in a bunch because a Pakistani diplomat's name translates into "Biggest Dick" in Arabic.
(Excerpt) Read more at newsblaze.com ...
TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: akbarzib; arabic; biggestloser; comicrelief; language; napl; oops; pakistan; saudiarabia; whattheheck
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I really should not have posted this. But, daggone, you can't make this stuff up.
To: advance_copy
How about that, that’s how MY name translates, too. :>)
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posted on
02/07/2010 10:24:13 PM PST
by
irishtenor
(Beer. God's way of making sure the Irish don't take over the world.)
To: advance_copy
...Akbar Zib translates into 'Biggest Dick' in Arabic.Well, I think I see an FR screen name waiting to happen...
To: advance_copy
Well the North Koreans don’t seem offended by the meaning in English of their “No Dong” missile.
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posted on
02/07/2010 10:25:07 PM PST
by
SeeSharp
To: advance_copy
I have a gweat fwiend in Wiyadh named.... Akbar Zib!
To: advance_copy
According to my mediocre understanding of Arabic, this is legit.
Although strictly speaking, this is backwards and says “Penis Biggest” or “Penis Greatest.”
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posted on
02/07/2010 10:27:33 PM PST
by
ksm1
To: advance_copy
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posted on
02/07/2010 10:29:10 PM PST
by
Nateman
(If liberals aren't screaming you're doing it wrong.)
To: advance_copy
knowing barney frank, he has seen this via his google news alert settings.
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posted on
02/07/2010 10:29:22 PM PST
by
isom35
To: ksm1
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posted on
02/07/2010 10:29:51 PM PST
by
ksm1
To: advance_copy
In honor of Dave Barry, Akbar Zib would be a great name for a rock band.
10
posted on
02/07/2010 10:30:43 PM PST
by
JRios1968
(The real first rule of Fight Club: don't invite Chuck Norris...EVER)
To: ZirconEncrustedTweezers
Oh My Gosh I don’t get it .For your punishment I might post Jay-Z sing it’s all black at the super bowl in Rap.
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posted on
02/07/2010 10:34:51 PM PST
by
fatima
(Free Hugs Today :))
To: Nateman
He can’t be the biggest prick! Osama is! BTW where are the illustrations?
To: advance_copy
What they dont like Dick Cheney?
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posted on
02/07/2010 10:37:42 PM PST
by
valkyry1
To: Nateman
He can’t be the biggest prick! Osama is! BTW where are the illustrations?
To: advance_copy
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posted on
02/07/2010 10:42:56 PM PST
by
Paladin2
To: advance_copy
I guess it’d be like if the French sent an ambassador named Max Coque or if China sent us a guy by the name of Lo Hung Wang.
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posted on
02/07/2010 10:44:28 PM PST
by
Bogey78O
(Don't call them jihadis. Call them irhabis. Tick them off, don't entertain their delusion.)
To: G8 Diplomat
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posted on
02/07/2010 10:50:01 PM PST
by
happinesswithoutpeace
(We are unable to transmit through conscious neural interference.)
To: advance_copy
Why can’t fellow Muslims just get along (schlong).
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posted on
02/07/2010 10:50:09 PM PST
by
boocoowell
(Nuclear power now for crying out loud)
To: advance_copy
like..."Biggus Dickus"
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posted on
02/07/2010 10:55:44 PM PST
by
skinkinthegrass
(Zer0 to the voters: "Here's my DeathCARE Plan"...now....just die (quicky), please. :^)
To: charlie72
BTW where are the illustrations?
Akbar Zib
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posted on
02/07/2010 11:09:04 PM PST
by
Nateman
(If liberals aren't screaming you're doing it wrong.)
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