Presents are for Peasants
The peasant told his feudal lords that he needed new stuff for the new season.
The feudal lords smiled and said, "We'll see what we can do."
The peasant thought for a while and said: "Let me give you a list."
" I will need some cash. Can you give it to me? Like maybe $20 000 to sustain my tertiary education? A nice, big fat ang pow is really appreciated. You can also give me a condo. There are some nice condos at... I mean new condos are always coming up. Travelling to school is a chore. Maybe you can get me a car? Luxurious cars are good , but some second hand ones will suffice. If you're a little short of cash, how about getting me some air tickets to the Bahamas, Maldives, Rio de Janeiro, Tibet or Paris? A good Canon digital camera that is worth over $1000? A iPod? A tennis racket though I think another high-flying peasant is getting it for me. What else? How about some brand new sports shoes? Running shoes I mean. I have chores to do Sir and a good fierce looking running shoes really does the trick. Some LEVIs vouchers maybe? How about giving me a nice big sumptious treat that is worth more than $200?"
The feudal lords were not smiling anymore.
And shook their heads.
And said: "Go to hell."
The peasant wasn't taken aback that easily, he cleared his throat and recited the perfect plan that he conjured over the many sleepless nights he had.
"If you can give me what I requested, then you are exempted from giving me anymore things for the next 10 years. Sounds like a fair deal? Its like saving all the interest by paying the full amount upfront. You benefit in the long run people. And If you give me anything above $1000, I promise I will add a 'Star' beside your name in my phonebook."
The feudal lords, fascinated by this masterplan, willingly accepted the peasant's request.
The feudal lords smiled and said, "We'll see what we can do."
The peasant thought for a while and said: "Let me give you a list."
" I will need some cash. Can you give it to me? Like maybe $20 000 to sustain my tertiary education? A nice, big fat ang pow is really appreciated. You can also give me a condo. There are some nice condos at... I mean new condos are always coming up. Travelling to school is a chore. Maybe you can get me a car? Luxurious cars are good , but some second hand ones will suffice. If you're a little short of cash, how about getting me some air tickets to the Bahamas, Maldives, Rio de Janeiro, Tibet or Paris? A good Canon digital camera that is worth over $1000? A iPod? A tennis racket though I think another high-flying peasant is getting it for me. What else? How about some brand new sports shoes? Running shoes I mean. I have chores to do Sir and a good fierce looking running shoes really does the trick. Some LEVIs vouchers maybe? How about giving me a nice big sumptious treat that is worth more than $200?"
The feudal lords were not smiling anymore.
And shook their heads.
And said: "Go to hell."
The peasant wasn't taken aback that easily, he cleared his throat and recited the perfect plan that he conjured over the many sleepless nights he had.
"If you can give me what I requested, then you are exempted from giving me anymore things for the next 10 years. Sounds like a fair deal? Its like saving all the interest by paying the full amount upfront. You benefit in the long run people. And If you give me anything above $1000, I promise I will add a 'Star' beside your name in my phonebook."
The feudal lords, fascinated by this masterplan, willingly accepted the peasant's request.
posted by jingli K at 11:38 PM
4 Comments:
This feudal lord wishes to state that he should be exempt.
Other feudal lords, there are.
I aint no lord nor peasant
are there malay feudal lords?
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