A fleeing Taliban, desperate for water, was plodding through the
Afghan desert when he saw something far off in the distance.. Hoping
to find water, he hurried toward the mirage, only to find a little old
Jewish man at a small stand, selling ties. The Taliban asked, "Do you
have water?"
The Jewish man replied, "I have no water. Would you like to buy a tie?
They are only $5."
The Taliban shouted hysterically, "Idiot infidel! I do not need such
an over-priced, western adornment - I spit on your ties. I need water!
"Sorry, I have none - just ties - pure silk - and only $5."
"Pahh! Allah curse you and your ties, I should wrap one around your
scrawny neck and choke the life out of you but..... I must conserve my
energy and find water!"
"Okay," said the old Jewish man, "It does not matter that you do not
want to buy a tie from me OR that you hate me, threaten my life and
call me infidel. I will show you that I am bigger than any of that. If
you continue over that hill to the east for about two miles, you will
find a restaurant. It has the finest food and all the ice cold water
you need.... Go in peace."
Cursing him, the desperate Taliban staggered away over the hill.
Several hours later he crawled back, almost dead and gasped, "Your
brother won't let me in without a tie! |
