WITH the outbreak of swine flu in Mexico, we were taking bets in the pub last night as to which Islamic country would be the first to demand that the viral condition be renamed so that it would not offend Muslims.
Saudi Arabia was the first choice, with Pakistan weighing in as a close second.
Health Minister Litzman
But guess what? No-one thought of Israel.
Today Deputy Health Minister Yakov Litzman, holding a press conference to update the public on developments regarding the epidemic in Israel, recommended that it be called “Mexican flu” rather than “swine flu”.
According to this report, only two Israelis are believed to have contracted swine Mexican flu. Tomer Vajim, 26, was admitted to the Laniado Hospital in Netanya after returning from Mexico with signs of the viral infection.
A second man who returned from Mexico on Sunday was admitted to the Meir Medical Center in Kfar Saba and put in isolation after exhibiting suspect symptoms, including fever and coughing.
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April 27th, 2009 at 8:16 pm
This is almost too funny for words!! More "Tosh" from the rabbis!!!
April 27th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
There's a whole range of animals Jews and Muslims aren't allowed to eat – so why the fuss and porcine preoccupation. Fucking Shitheads!
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April 27th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
This is what happens when you give rabbis Goverment posts
Read this damming report from Haaretz
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1081546.html
April 27th, 2009 at 11:15 pm
I'm wondering how long it is before some bible bashing fruitcake decides that this outbreak is "Gods wrath" as punishment for gay people getting married or some shit like that.
April 27th, 2009 at 11:43 pm
Gee, why aren't they concerned about offending Mexicans?
April 28th, 2009 at 12:35 am
Because most Mexicans are Catholic.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:37 am
I was just going to say exactly that. After all, it's more the pigs' fault than it is the Mexicans'.
April 28th, 2009 at 5:52 am
Well if it offends them they just shouldn’t catch it.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:16 am
That was VERY funny Buffy!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 11:31 am
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April 28th, 2009 at 11:37 am
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April 28th, 2009 at 11:41 am
Well I did it. I have no idea how, it just kinda happened.
As for this story. Its not as if you can catch this flu from a bacon sarnie, I dont see the problem, pigs exist which is more than can be said for god, get used to it!
April 28th, 2009 at 11:50 am
So was that!!!!! (Wasn`t it Oscar Wilde who, when someone remarked: "I wish I`d said that" replied: "You will"!!!)
April 28th, 2009 at 11:51 am
Thanks David.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:54 am
I`m willing to bet that pigs call it "Jewish flu".
April 28th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
I expect the jews and muzzies will accuse us of introducing swine flu just to annoy them, because they have an irrational fear of pork.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
'Its not as if you can catch this flu from a bacon sarnie…'
True, but you might develop a nasty rasher.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
And if you do then just use some oinkment!
April 28th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
Dont mention the swine! I mentioned it once, and I think I got away with it….
April 28th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
Jew flu.
April 28th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
I may never eat pork again after reading the Rolling Stone article. I guess some humans (and their companies) will never rise above common decency. These pig factories have been polluting for years but as long as they line the politicians pockets they can do as they please. Now we have exported their stupidity.
April 28th, 2009 at 5:09 pm
These people are just pathetic, there are so many important things that they could be getting steamed up about but no, it has to be something as stupid and meaningless as this. As for the feared swine-flu pandemic, there are some really funny articles on the Daily Mash website about it.
April 28th, 2009 at 5:52 pm
I am never going to eat a Jew again.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:32 pm
What about muslims? Are you going to continue eating them? If you do, you know you will incur the wrath of jews for discriminating against them by refusing to eat jews whilst still consuming muslims. You have to be fair you know!
April 28th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
Can I please throw a small observation in?
Several years ago we were all going to die of bse, then avian flu, then hong kong flu, Sadly this years animal themed fear has people running about like sheep. If my memory serves me right, more people died in the UK in 2002 from pneumonia than died world wide from sars. You can't keep a good pandemic down. Good to see the British media fanning the flames of stupidity once again.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:09 pm
Shit! I never thought of that. Better see what my holy book has to say about it!!
April 29th, 2009 at 9:09 am
It`s OK "Godless" – I can eat BOTH as long as they don`t have cloven hooves and don`t chew the cud (I looked it up in Leviticus!). That`s saved my bacon!!
April 29th, 2009 at 11:34 am
I think that would be a good idea. NEVER try to think for yourself. Your holy book will tell you all you need to know.
April 29th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
You should check out jesus and mo today. It's on this very subject and as usual it hits the nail right on the head. Honest! I'm not telling porkies oops! erm… lambies. Just don't know what to say. It makes you cow sick all this shit doesn't it? oops! will have the hindu's after me now! I give up!
http://www.jesusandmo.net/2009/04/29/bacon/
April 29th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Holy cow – very funny, as usual, Godless! Do you think the Mohammedans know about this site though? (Or the fundie Xtians for that matter.) Another of my favourites has also covered the subject – take a look at http://xkcd.com/574/
April 29th, 2009 at 9:14 pm
My wife wouldn't fill up at the petrol station until I told her the flu was from Mexico and not Texaco?
May 1st, 2009 at 11:05 pm
Thanks for the link barrie, there were some good ones on there! I've often wondered about J&M. There must be a few retards who know it's there but somehow he still gets away with it. I love it! We need more of that!