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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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To: martin_fierro
They should unzib this guy’s zibber.
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posted on
02/08/2010 9:58:27 AM PST
by
Lazamataz
(Hey Obama, Can You Hear Me Now....? GOOOOoood......)
To: Lazamataz
“Waddya think a Mataz is?”
An “ing for sheep”?
62
posted on
02/08/2010 10:01:15 AM PST
by
headsonpikes
(Genocide is the highest sacrament of socialism - "Who-whom?")
To: headsonpikes
63
posted on
02/08/2010 10:03:18 AM PST
by
Lazamataz
(Hey Obama, Can You Hear Me Now....? GOOOOoood......)
To: Lazamataz
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
64
posted on
02/08/2010 11:09:59 AM PST
by
irishtenor
(Beer. God's way of making sure the Irish don't take over the world.)
To: advance_copy
My name is David. But my reputation precedes me
65
posted on
02/08/2010 12:51:51 PM PST
by
Conspiracy Guy
(I voted Republican, no Conservative was on the ballot.)
To: advance_copy
"I really should not have posted this...."
Bud, sometimes ya' just have to do what ya' gotta do.
66
posted on
02/08/2010 1:52:53 PM PST
by
Salem
(What can men do against such reckless hate? ... Ride out with me. Ride out and meet them!)
To: advance_copy
Saudi Arabia Rejects Diplomat: Name Translates Into "Biggest Dick" In Arabic Can Obama really appoint himself as a diplomat?
I learn something new every day!
67
posted on
02/08/2010 2:40:55 PM PST
by
Publius6961
(He is not America; he is an employee seemingly unable to rise to minimal expectations.)
To: martin_fierro
Pakistani Diplomatic Enhancement Device:
Frowning takes 68 muscles.
Smiling takes 6.
Pulling this trigger takes 2.
I'm lazy.
68
posted on
02/08/2010 4:51:21 PM PST
by
The Comedian
(Evil can only succeed if good men don't point at it and laugh.)
To: Lancey Howard
Coming soon "akbar_zib@org.com"
website address in a bath house in Bagdad by the Bay. ~~~ Regards,
Herb Caen
69
posted on
02/08/2010 5:32:52 PM PST
by
pointsal
To: advance_copy
Nominate someone named "Big Dick".
It can't miss, eh?
70
posted on
02/08/2010 5:34:16 PM PST
by
Glenn
(iamtheresistance.org)
To: advance_copy
There was a German metal band in the 80’s named “Mein Schwanz ist Grosse”. I think you can guess what that means.
71
posted on
02/08/2010 5:36:46 PM PST
by
hoagy62
(Obama: slowly sucking the positive attitude out of the US since 11-4-08)
To: Nateman
To: advance_copy
What are the odds. “Akbar Zib” just happens to be Joe Biden’s secret service code name.
73
posted on
02/10/2010 10:00:03 PM PST
by
Texas Eagle
(If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all. -- Texas Eagle)
To: advance_copy
I had to post just to add it to my tagline.
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posted on
02/12/2010 11:44:22 AM PST
by
Sensei Ern
(Akbar Zib)
To: advance_copy
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posted on
02/12/2010 11:46:15 AM PST
by
dfwgator
To: N. Theknow
Zib! For great Justice!
Someone set you up the Zib!
76
posted on
02/12/2010 11:49:11 AM PST
by
tet68
( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
To: Lazamataz
And here I thought Zama was your middle name.
77
posted on
02/12/2010 11:51:35 AM PST
by
tet68
( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
To: SeeSharp
Well, the Vietnamese Dong has been depreciating against the dollar as of late.
78
posted on
02/12/2010 11:53:34 AM PST
by
Clemenza
(Remember our Korean War Veterans)
To: Right Wing Assault
I thought that was obama in Arabic.
No Obama is Arabic for loser.
79
posted on
02/12/2010 11:57:37 AM PST
by
GonzoGOP
(There are millions of paranoid people in the world and they are all out to get me.)
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