Al-Jazeera
Dateline: 26 October 2006
WEST BANK — The look on the face of 17-year old Palestinian Ayat al-Akhras said it all. She was spellbound as she watched a compelling video presentation by members of the militant Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigade on the benefits of becoming a suicide bomber.
The grainy homemade video shows exactly what happens to young girls from the time their heads are ripped from their torsos, to just minutes later, when more than a dozen towel boys rub a soothing mixture of guava and aloe into her dry skin. It was more than enough to convince al-Akhras.
"My favorite part was when all these cute boys feed me grapes and then tell me I'm a real "ji-hottie," al-Akhras said. "I haven't been this excited since I got to use the indoor toilet at the Jerusalem Jack in the Box!"
While heavenly promises to male suicide bombers include 72 virgins, Arab clerics confirmed for the first time Thursday, that heavenly gifts for female suicide bombers would include 15 towel boys, a deluxe Lacôme gift pack, and unlimited time in the spa. Though tanning and facials would be extra, female bombers would be receive a coupon for three chemical peel treatments, two hours on the tanning bed and an as yet undermined amount of electrolysis.
The new offer wasn't enough to convince all the women to strap on the explosive belt. Several Palestinian women admitted they were somewhat disappointed by what Heaven had in store for martyrs.
"I appreciate everything Allah has promised," 20-year-old Andaleeb Taqatqa said as she bought groceries for her family. "But there's no way I'm killing myself unless I get at least 50 towel boys, unlimited electrolysis and some new boobs. Nothing outrageous -- just a nice nice C cup would be fine."
Whoa.
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