My OperaShedding body parts in Thailand
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 4:32:39 PM
I read an interesting news story today about several mad Iranian bombers trying to start some mischief in Bangkok, Thailand in retaliation for the existence of Israel or some other undefined offense against Iran. To do this the three miscreants had rented a house and commenced to obtain explosives and bomb making hardware. Unfortunately, they had no knowledge of, or respect for, the customs of people in Thailand.
I understand from ‘sources’ that as they were leaving the house on their ‘Mission’, they attempted to hail an empty cab by raising an arm, index finger pointed skyward, and waving them at the taxi driver, who smiled broadly and continued on his way. This gesture with their arms is offensive to the Thais, much like raising the middle finger at someone in America. Ignorant of this cultural protocol, one bomber attempted to hurl his bomb at the departing cab, but missed, blowing a gaping hole in the pavement. A huge crowd of Thais began to gather at the scene.
The man then attempted to throw another bomb and it detonated prematurely, blowing off one of his legs, which flew through the air and landed on the head of a nearby statue of the Buddha.
The other two bombers stared in amazement at the gathering crowd, all of whom were smiling. The bombers didn’t realize that the gentle people of Thailand smile in almost any social situation. One could be smiling at you while he hates your guts and will kill you at the first opportunity. You just don’t know what is lurking behind the smile.
The police arrived, and patiently waited for the wounded bomber to finish tying a tourniquet on the remains of his leg. One of the cops said, “You’re under arrest for disrespecting the Buddha.” The other bombers retreated back into the house in confusion and one threw his bomb at the police, who were all smiling by now. It didn’t quite make it out the door and detonated inside of the house, hurling more body parts through the air.
Meanwhile, the ambulance collected the first bomber and his offending limb from the Buddha, and delivered him to a nearby hospital where the wounded bomber bravely tried to refuse treatment. When the surgeon asked why the weeping man said, “ Just let me die; I’m through in the terrorism business now. No one but Cy Young, the decadent American baseball player, can throw anything while standing on one leg.”
“Well, okay.” The surgeon replied jovially, removing his surgical gloves, mask, and gown.
The bomber looked at the surgeon in stunned disbelief “You’re not Thai; are you?”
“No, I’m Jewish…….”
I understand from ‘sources’ that as they were leaving the house on their ‘Mission’, they attempted to hail an empty cab by raising an arm, index finger pointed skyward, and waving them at the taxi driver, who smiled broadly and continued on his way. This gesture with their arms is offensive to the Thais, much like raising the middle finger at someone in America. Ignorant of this cultural protocol, one bomber attempted to hurl his bomb at the departing cab, but missed, blowing a gaping hole in the pavement. A huge crowd of Thais began to gather at the scene.
The man then attempted to throw another bomb and it detonated prematurely, blowing off one of his legs, which flew through the air and landed on the head of a nearby statue of the Buddha.
The other two bombers stared in amazement at the gathering crowd, all of whom were smiling. The bombers didn’t realize that the gentle people of Thailand smile in almost any social situation. One could be smiling at you while he hates your guts and will kill you at the first opportunity. You just don’t know what is lurking behind the smile.
The police arrived, and patiently waited for the wounded bomber to finish tying a tourniquet on the remains of his leg. One of the cops said, “You’re under arrest for disrespecting the Buddha.” The other bombers retreated back into the house in confusion and one threw his bomb at the police, who were all smiling by now. It didn’t quite make it out the door and detonated inside of the house, hurling more body parts through the air.
Meanwhile, the ambulance collected the first bomber and his offending limb from the Buddha, and delivered him to a nearby hospital where the wounded bomber bravely tried to refuse treatment. When the surgeon asked why the weeping man said, “ Just let me die; I’m through in the terrorism business now. No one but Cy Young, the decadent American baseball player, can throw anything while standing on one leg.”
“Well, okay.” The surgeon replied jovially, removing his surgical gloves, mask, and gown.
The bomber looked at the surgeon in stunned disbelief “You’re not Thai; are you?”
“No, I’m Jewish…….”
devansdevans186 # Tuesday, February 14, 2012 5:11:22 PM
DavidRavo # Tuesday, February 14, 2012 5:37:50 PM
Sansanshan # Tuesday, February 14, 2012 7:23:15 PM
DavidRavo # Tuesday, February 14, 2012 7:31:32 PM
Peterpman45 # Tuesday, February 14, 2012 9:29:39 PM
Stardancer # Tuesday, February 14, 2012 11:08:11 PM
Almost fell outta my chair, David. Thanks!
Stardancer # Wednesday, February 15, 2012 11:30:38 PM
The Iranian terrorists are getting bolder. Must be a lot closer to the nuclear prize than anyone (except a couple of people who shall remain nameless
DavidRavo # Thursday, February 16, 2012 12:06:56 AM
Hi Star, thanks for the belly laughs!
Mad Scientistqlue # Thursday, February 16, 2012 3:49:00 AM
Maybe all the good ones have blown up already?
Peterpman45 # Thursday, February 16, 2012 1:03:52 PM
DavidRavo # Thursday, February 16, 2012 2:19:21 PM
Carlo GrassiniCarloFon # Thursday, February 16, 2012 2:46:10 PM
DavidRavo # Thursday, February 16, 2012 2:51:34 PM
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Hi Carlo, thanks for the visit and your comments!
KYrenKYren # Thursday, February 16, 2012 4:31:49 PM
DavidRavo # Thursday, February 16, 2012 6:11:06 PM
Sansanshan # Thursday, February 16, 2012 6:20:05 PM
DavidRavo # Thursday, February 16, 2012 6:39:48 PM
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DavidRavo # Sunday, February 19, 2012 8:36:30 PM