Thursday, March 10, 2011

From Bahrain

"Just quick update on current events in Bahrain, but more on the lighter side. The directorate of traffic issued warning to all drivers not to honk in a particular "tune". The forbidden tune is "tin tin terin"  because it rhymes with "down down Hamad". Apparently cars all over the country are honking the same tune, some times in unasyn. The traffic police will increase their presence in the streets to enforce the ban. I thought that was interesting. Also, the head of the traffic directorate thought this would be a good photo opportunity to get published alongside with the warning. Oh, and his last name is Al Khalifa." (thanks anonymous)