It seems that now that Hamas is in charge of the Palestinian Territories, they've become the butt of Palestinian jokes, which must be disheartening for a group that has previously exuded shadowy machismo.
A slew of jokes circulating among Palestinians following Hamas' landslide election victory reflects concerns that the fundamentalist group will impose Islamic law and social codes across the West Bank and Gaza.
As one goes, all police stations in the West Bank and Gaza Strip have been ordered shut because all complaints must now be filed directly to God.
It seems the jokes are circulating the cell phone circuit. Hamas has rushed to quell the rumor that they intend to impose Islamic Law on the generally secular society
"Rest assured we don't impose our thoughts on anyone," Hamas leader Khaled Maashal said Saturday in the Syrian capital, Damascus. "We will present our thoughts to our people and they have the right to choose."
Yeah, that's been their track record alright, not trying to impose themselves on anyone (but the State of Israel, that is). Yet, for probably the first time in their existence, they are considered a joke
Mobile phones are abuzz with text messaged jokes prophesying a new police uniform mirroring the short dress and baggy pants worn by the former hardline Taliban rulers of Afghanistan, and a discount on taxes for Christians who convert to Islam within a week.
Speeding ticket? Pay for it with extra prayers.
Q: How many terrorists does it take to change a light bulb?
A: With or without an AK-47?
Evil hates to be laughed at
