Explosive al-Qaeda brew hits Guinea
It is a trend similar to neighbouring Mali and Senegal, where people call a popular form of sweet tea Saddam.
“After eight days we can drink it. It gives a tonic-like flavour and this is good for man’s organism,” Mr Camara says.
“When the beverage has boiled to a certain level, it sparkles and gives explosive-like rumbling sounds when you open the pot.
“This is why some call it B52, American bombardment, Bin Laden and others call it al-Qaeda,” he says.
Conflation of Saddam and Al Qaeda has spread from the administration, pervaded the media and has now infected the soft drink world. On the other hand, what man couldn’t use a little pick-me-up for his organism?
Via Erik, but not via his weblog.
Posted by James at September 30, 2004 11:12 AM>>On the other hand, what man couldn’t use a little pick-me-up for his organism?
Hey, speak for yourself!! *looking around nervously*
Posted by: Steve at September 30, 2004 3:03 PMYou've got to love a drink that can free your bowels.
"I used to have frequent constipation. But since I started taking this beverage, my bowels are now free, I pass urine freely also, and everything's alright with my body," one al-Qaeda drinker said.
Posted by: Patti M. at September 30, 2004 3:21 PMI hate them for their freedoms.
Posted by: Julie at September 30, 2004 3:30 PMHa ha ha ha ha!!
Hey, I went to Erik's blog and he had posted a piece by Juan Cole, "If America were Iraq, what would it be like?" that is terriffic.
Read it here: http://www.juancole.com/2004_09_01_juancole_archive.html#109582366638394688
Posted by: Patti M. at September 30, 2004 3:34 PM