Thu, Dec 14, 2006
Sacrifice Camel On Ramp In Thanks For Dumping Avros
If you happen to be
reading this story over breakfast (we can't be the only ones
who eat at our computers. And sleep. -- Ed.),
we suggest you put down the fork before this story.
A crew of mechanics in Turkey were apparently so thrilled to
finally be rid of some trouble-prone Avro airliners, that they
sacrificed a camel on the tarmac at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport in
celebration.
Animal sacrifice is a traditional way for Turks to thank God
when their prayers come true... and the return of 11 Avro RJ100
airliners evidently qualified. Turkish Airlines employees say the
planes frequently broke down.
The camel was sacrificed Tuesday -- again, we note, right on the
tarmac -- and about 1,540 pounds of meat were distributed among the
staff. A grisly photo of the celebration was published on the front
page of at least two newspapers.
That drew the wrath of airport authorities, who promptly fired
the employee supervisor who authorized the slaughter. Several
others face disciplinary measures.
"No one should do such a thing just because an airline has rid
itself of some aircraft," airport manager Vedat Muftuoglu was
quoted as saying by the Anatolia news agency.
The incident also sparked controversy among lawmakers in Turkey.
As one of them put it... is the image of a bloodied camel carcass
something Turkish officials want for their country, as it seeks to
join the European Union?
In any case... the next time you're eating lunch at your
favorite airport restaurant, if the server asks if you'd like one
hump or two... just ask for the check. No, on second thought... run
out.
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