Great Moments in Nepali History: Episode XII

Speaking Truth to Power

The Nepali sipped on his Jack Daniel's whiskey and leaned back on the couch. Although the glass he was drinking from was meant for a child and covered in circus animals, the alcohol in the glass had given him the courage to speak the words only a grown man could muster.

He had been in her apartment, watching her talk down to her boyfriend, the Nepali's roommate, for a few hours now and he knew that someone must stand up to her. The Nepali's roommate, like a beaten dog, took the abuse and could only muster a muted whimper in response. The Nepali had to take action on behalf of his friend, because it is the only honorable act for a friend to take. Since the Nepali knew the consequences of his actions would be harsh, it had taken a few glasses of liquid courage in order to get to the point where he could say what needed to be said.

Making sure that all could hear, the Nepali leaned forward and loudly pronounced, "I don't know much for I am but a mere, humble third-worlder, but I do know one thing for sure: Women belong in the kitchen!"

WHACK!

The blows came faster and harder than the Nepali expected. Even though the alcohol dulled his pain receptors, the Nepali felt he was being bruised quite badly. He steadfastly stood by his words though, and eventually the torrential downpour and punches subsided. Although he had been battered, the Nepali knew that he had acheived a great victory and earned the next sip of that delicious Tennessee flavor.

Moral of the Story: Women belong in the kitchen.