First off, this is not a joke...though it is funny in its own way. See why this Saudi cleric thinks Mickey Mouse should be exterminated (90 seconds):
And from much more liberal Kuwait, we learn the danger of massage parlors and hair salons. Notice the undocumented statistics and the utter ignorance ("Do women get massages, too?). This one will take you almost 6 minutes, but you'll be riveted:
Showing posts with label Saudi Arabia. Show all posts
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Friday, April 3, 2009
Thursday, February 14, 2008
How to Save Money on Valentine's Day: Move to Saudi Arabia

The airfare is admittedly expensive. But think of all the money you'll save once you're there. Saudi Arabia's religious police have thoughtfully banned the sale and gifting of red roses around Valentine's Day. Just to be safe, they've also banned the sale of any items of a scarlet color.
Nevertheless, there are some lawbreakers: "Sometimes we deliver the bouquets in the middle of the night or early morning, to avoid suspicion," one florist said.
You can read the fascinating story here, courtesy of ArabianBusiness.com.
No word yet on the availability of chocolate.
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