I’m in a good mood this morning. Just got back from my first workout as a 37 year old woman – so Happy Birthday to me!
Going over the headlines, this one caught my eye:
Hamas: Israel distributes libido-increasing gum in Gaza
Wow, make love not war!
The Israeli news site, Ynet, had this to tell:
Shahwan said that the police got their hands on gum that increases sexual desire that, according to him, reaches merchants in the Strip by way of the border crossings. According to him, a Palestinian drug dealer admitted that he sold products that increase sex drive. The dealer said that he received the materials from Israeli sources by way of the Karni crossing.
It’s actually rare to see Palestinians mention that there is a constant flow of goods from Israel into Gaza, as part of the blockade.
I was just reading about the tunnels and one of the articles mentioned viagra as an item being smuggled into Gaza, and lo and behold, Israel is providing it free of charge! Actually, even if it’s just regular gum, isn’t it nice of Israel to give away free candy? And if it is some form of chewable viagra, can we get it in Tel Aviv too?
Ahhh, the potential for jokes is endless. Honestly, conspiracy theories about Israel never cease to amaze me. I once heard someone explain that the Israeli establishment doesn’t mind, because it somehow helps our deterrent posture (as in, “Those Israelis, there is nothing they can’t or won’t do!”). Not sure if it’s true, but I am pretty sure that this particular news item gave a lot of people in the Israeli intelligence brahches a good laugh.
And on a serious note, it’s sad that people are willing to believe any rumor or concept, as absurd as it may be. Reminds me of the great piece in this Lebanese newspaper, a parody on a real report in Lebanon about Israeli-made “UFO’s” (thank you Jad for tweeting about this!). Lebanese villagers spotting the UFO come closer and see a flying saucer with three little green men stepping out of it.
When the brothers Ayyach were questioned by the security forces, they were asked whether they believed it was possible that the little green men could have been extraterrestrials.
“No way,” said Muhsin. “They may have looked like Martians, but they were definitely Israelis.”
When in doubt, there is no doubt: blame Israel!
on Jul 14th, 2009 at 1:46 am
Israeli people are always peaceful, i saw on youtube a footage about hospital made by israelis to cure gazans while the war on gaza, same time in egypt here muslims keep telling about how Allah HATE jews and slaughtering them will make Allah HAPPY.
once an Egyptian security guard refused to protect the israeli embassy in cairo.
that’s the differences i see between the infidel jews nd the muslim believers: one is ready to be the good smarian and the other is Bin Laden.
on Jul 14th, 2009 at 9:48 am
Wow, free candy!
You better not say that too loud, or you’ll start getting busses of old Americans in the Gaza strip, looking for good deals on their medicines.
on Jul 14th, 2009 at 11:24 am
LOL, Kate. That’s funny! Truly, the situation is rife for humor and – let’s face it – it;s about time.
Next year, the Israeli’s will suddenly cut off the Viagra supply, starting another round of warfare, but this time with an all female army. The men welcome the change of focus!