Joseph deserves the break. Mary's been riding his ass for days.

Actually, according to the history scholars, Joseph would have been riding the donkey and Mary walking, as is still done today.

weird ... mary and joseph are the names of my friend's parents.

and no, her name isn't jesus.

Uh... subby does know that there is a decently sized Arab Christian community, right?

well ... JESUS!

It's a Kwanzaa miracle!

Bonus points to the couple that names (or named) their kid Jesus..

golf clap for trolling subby.

heaven forbid anyone with that kind of name name do any thing good right?

/i foresee many "thats racist" post

DirtyOldGeek: Actually, according to the history scholars, Joseph would have been riding the donkey and Mary walking, as is still done today.

Then she must be awfully tired by now.

trashyrules: Bonus points to the couple that names (or named) their kid Jesus..

Their Christmas cards would rock.

Yeah, but they'll make you sleep in the garage!

And if your name is Muhammed and your wife's is.... well, who gives a shiat, she's a woman...you get a free night's stay on Eid.

but when they check out they're going to get funny looks, what with those men that were coming and going all night. the cleaning lady isn't going to be too thrilled trying to get the smell of frankincense and myrrh out of the curtains, either.

trashyrules: Bonus points to the couple that names (or named) their kid Jesus..

lexslamman: Uh... subby does know that there is a decently sized Arab Christian community, right?

The story has nothing to do with that. It's a publicity stunt by a hotel chain, Travelodge. The company's spokesperson just happens to have an Arabic name.

FTFA: "The 'gift' of a free night's stay is to make up for the hotel industry not having any rooms left on Christmas Eve over 2000 years ago when the original 'Mary and Joseph' had to settle for the night in a stable," the company says on its Web site.

I like when companies have a sense of humor with promotions like this. Like the Southwest Airlines thing about the chick in the skirt.

/warms the cockles
//maybe below the cockles
///maybe the liver
////maybe the kidney
//maybe even in the colon

" a free night in a family room for two adults and two children," Ahmed said. "There's also parking space for a donkey if needed," she joked.

An absolute slap in the face to Christmas percussionists everywhere

joel383: golf clap for trolling subby.

Trolling? Headline is 100% correct with regards to TFA.

Are you in the right thread sir?

I was a christian percussionist in high school.

if I only had a dime for every time I slapped Christmas percussionists in the face ...

pudding7: I like when companies have a sense of humor with promotions like this. Like the Southwest Airlines thing about the chick in the skirt.

/warms the cockles
//maybe below the cockles
///maybe the liver
////maybe the kidney
//maybe even in the colon

sounds like you have an infection

ZzeusS: I was a christian percussionist in high school.

You were a little drummer boy? How interesting!

Nicely done, subby. Made me laugh. Even though you offended all those arab christians... All 5 of them.

My name is Joseph, and my wife's middle name is Mary. Maybe we could get an hourly rate.

Bucky Katt: pudding7: I like when companies have a sense of humor with promotions like this. Like the Southwest Airlines thing about the chick in the skirt.

/warms the cockles
//maybe below the cockles
///maybe the liver
////maybe the kidney
//maybe even in the colon

sounds like you have an infection

A bad case of Learylitis in that case.

Take two shots of whisky and call back in the morning.

From TFA:

Story Highlights
* Couples who share names with the couple from the Nativity story get free room
* Almost 30 Josephs and Marys have signed up for the free night's stay
* Couples have to bring proof of identity
* They also have to prove that they are in a long-term relationship

How do they prove the last one? Does she have to biatch about him leaving the toilet seat up, and he counters that BJ's have been way too scarce recently?

With a name like Shakila Ahmed, chances are relatively high she's Muslim. The last name, Ahmed, is very clearly a name attributed to Muhammad, and Arabs (along with many other Middle Eastern Peoples) tend to take their names very seriously with their identities.

Fluff Girl: From TFA:

Story Highlights
* Couples who share names with the couple from the Nativity story get free room
* Almost 30 Josephs and Marys have signed up for the free night's stay
* Couples have to bring proof of identity
* They also have to prove that they are in a long-term relationship

How do they prove the last one? Does she have to biatch about him leaving the toilet seat up, and he counters that BJ's have been way too scarce recently?

If the couple looks even remotely happy or glad to be there upon arrival, they're probably trying to pull a scam. Ever seen a happy married couple in the middle of a road trip? Didn't think so.

Fluff Girl: From TFA:

Story Highlights
* Couples who share names with the couple from the Nativity story get free room
* Almost 30 Josephs and Marys have signed up for the free night's stay
* Couples have to bring proof of identity
* They also have to prove that they are in a long-term relationship

How do they prove the last one? Does she have to biatch about him leaving the toilet seat up, and he counters that BJ's have been way too scarce recently?

They give Joseph the option of eating a doughnut or having a romantic evening with Mary. If they are married he'll go for the doughnut.

My middle name's Jebus, can I get a free donut?

/Just askin'

I like the little complimentary packets of hay they supply...

pudding7: I like when companies have a sense of humor with promotions like this. Like the Southwest Airlines thing about the chick in the skirt.

/warms the cockles
//maybe below the cockles
///maybe the liver
////maybe the kidney
//maybe even in the colon

Forgot the sub-cockle area

Don't get suckered in by this deal. When you show up, they will tell you the inn is full and you will have to sleep in the barn.

Where will the find 3 wise men who want to visit a Travelodge?

whatshisname: Where will the find 3 wise men who want to visit a Travelodge?

Or a virgin?

And if my name is Lazarus, will they find me a hooker to raise the dead?

Cornwell: joel383: golf clap for trolling subby.

Trolling? Headline is 100% correct with regards to TFA.

Are you in the right thread sir?

the best trolls are 100% correct. you just frame it in a way that insults

Fluff Girl: Joseph deserves the break. Mary's been riding his ass for days.

Nice work!

skinink: And if my name is Lazarus, will they find me a hooker to raise the dead?

I'm waiting for the Onan promotion.

If they are the real deal, I am sure Joseph will have words about three strange men showing up for the birth; when he was not getting any......

your a dirty kunt subby

lexslamman: Uh... subby does know that there is a decently sized Arab Christian community, right?

Christian? Really? You have to be Christian to get a degree in Public Relations now?

OK, I'm gonna be open. My name is Jamil Nazir [really foreign-looking surname of Turkic origin, redacted]. Is this what is going to happen when I am quoted in the context of my job, etc, now? That is honestly where I see this country going. I'm getting a degree in business, and I'll be farked if American companies start seeing my name/identity as a liability. I actually kind of like this nation, 'cause I didn't think shiat like this happened.

However, I guess we are back to the 1950's. What should I change my name to, David Goldstein? Rusty Shackleford? Jimmy James? Any suggestions, guys?

Jamrock: OK, I'm gonna be open. My name is Jamil Nazir [really foreign-looking surname of Turkic origin, redacted]. Is this what is going to happen when I am quoted in the context of my job, etc, now? That is honestly where I see this country going. I'm getting a degree in business, and I'll be farked if American companies start seeing my name/identity as a liability. I actually kind of like this nation, 'cause I didn't think shiat like this happened.

However, I guess we are back to the 1950's. What should I change my name to, David Goldstein? Rusty Shackleford? Jimmy James? Any suggestions, guys?

Jimmy T. Bigot?

Jamrock:

What should I change my name to, David Goldstein? Rusty Shackleford? Jimmy James? Any suggestions, guys?

Something all-American, like La'Tiqua Johnson. No one will discriminate against something like that.

Jamrock: I actually kind of like this nation, 'cause I didn't think shiat like this happened.

It'll blow over in 5 years. Name changes are expensive.

You guys do know I was being pretty sarcastic, right?

Jamrock: You guys do know I was being pretty sarcastic, right?

Sarcastic and a funny foreign name? Man, you've got a long climb ahead.