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‘Smelly’ Kenyan given public wash |
2004-03-09 |
Fed up neighbours in Kapenguri, a remote town in north west Kenya, have forcibly washed a 52-year-old bachelor. The farmer John Kasokong had allegedly not bathed for 10 years and his odour reportedly overpowered local people. Well, that explains why he’s a bachelor. Irritated by his state, four muscular men trapped him while on his way from his farm and tied him down with ropes before giving him a thorough wash. Fire hoses, brooms and industrial grade soap. Many people are said to have watched the public drama including the local chief. Soon to be featured on "Kenya’s Funniest Home Video". Neighbour Rogers Kimwei said they could not bear Mr Kasokong’s body odour and were forced to hatch a plan to clean him. Even the hyenas were beginning to complain about the smell. |
Posted by:Steve |
#3 Does this story stir up any ugly memories mucky? |
Posted by: whitecollar redneck 2004-3-9 1:37:31 PM |
#2 "GI Parties" weren't necessarily common in the military, but they did take place. Depending on the unit, they could range from "occasionally" to "frequently". Most guys got the message after the first one - "either clean yourself, or the rest of us that have to put up with you will see you get clean". GI scrub brushes leave a unique pattern of welts... |
Posted by: Old Patriot 2004-3-9 12:56:45 PM |
#1 Kenya's elite volunteer hazmat team springs into action . . . |
Posted by: Mike 2004-3-9 12:31:31 PM |