A Muslim was sitting next to Paddy on a plane. Keep Calm And Oh Feck It Enjoy Some Craic
Paddy ordered a whiskey. The stewardess asked the Muslim if he’d like a drink.
He replied in disgust,
“I’d rather be raped by a dozen whores than let liquor touch my lips!”
Paddy handed his drink back and said,
“Me too, I didn’t know we had a choice!”
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