The gynecologist was confused when he saw Saeed entering his office unexpectedly and unaccompanied by a woman. The doctor asked what brought him to a gynecologist.

"I feel that I have pregnancy symptoms," Saeed said.

"What? What pregnancy are you talking about? When do men get pregnant? You must be joking?" the doctor asked Saeed surprisingly.

"Believe me, doctor; I'm not joking with you. Let me explain my case then you can be the judge, "said Saeed."The first symptom is that my belly swells when I hear promises from high rank politicians talking about the achievements in the general welfare and social justice, the salary increase, solving the housing problem, providing accessible transportation and other promises. When I always hear those promises, I feel I would explode from the excessive swelling," said Saeed.

"This swelling is not an indication of pregnancy," the doctor said.

"I know that. I also feel the urge to throw when I watch TV or read a newspaper displaying the disgraceful situation of our societies culturally, educationally and economically. The people die of hunger and on the hand, there are those who spend millions on trivial wedding parties without any considerable shame," said Saeed.

"That does not indicate either that you are pregnant," the doctor said.

"I know that, but I also crave for a beautiful country where its people can live peacefully together without being pushed to immigrate to other countries searching for decent life," said Saeed.

"Ah, what else besides this craving matter? Go ahead," the doctor asked with unfelt fidget.

"I have this unremitting dizziness every time I wake up," said Saeed.

"What else?" the doctor asked

"I also feel these kicks in my belly dismembering my guts every time I watch Gaza's misery, the occupation of Iraq and the Arab humiliation, and their begging for Israel to accept their peace initiative," said Saeed. The gynecologist laughed heartily and said, "If this is the issue, then the whole Arab men are pregnant, because they feel the same symptoms. However, you are not pregnant"

"How can you tell? I was told that I'm pregnant," said Saeed.

"You're a good man. Who is the idiot who told you that? I'm the specialist here and I can tell who the pregnant is and who's not," the doctor said.

"His Excellency the President of our Republic when he visited our factory yesterday." said Saeed .

The gynecologist suddenly flounced from his chair and said, "If it's the president, then you're pregnant with twins. Congratulations, sir!"

Translated by: Essam M. Al-Jassim