Gallagher Mends Arab/American Differences

Iraqis Laugh with Joy for Freedom, Gallagher


Iraqi citizen, Muhkmir Rahbid (above) chants "Gallagher khandubar shelak dukhir Allah" meaning "Gallagher lives shoulder-to-shoulder with God."

Gallagher (left), the world's most well known and loved comedians, was called in to Iraq by President George W. Bush himself for a "very special assignment" immediately following the fall of Baghdad. Gallagher's career has been plagued by ups-and-downs and even the occasional scandal. Most people remember his actions at the Watermelon Appreciation Festival of Macon County Georgia where he was arrested for destroying an estimated 130 watermelons in 1997. He has been desperate for an image change ever since.

Despite his occasional troubles in America, Gallagher's appeal has never dwindled in the Middle-East. In fact, he is more recognizable in Saudi Arabia than any U.S. president ever has been. Realizing this, he was an obvious choice to send to Iraq.

His mission was to win over the hearts and minds of doubting Muslims, but he has done well more than just that. Iraqis can be seen hitting random objects and the little food they have with table legs and rubble from dilapidated buildings. The Iraqi citizens not only have accepted peace, but they have fallen in love with the American culture. Gallagher came to restore order, but left with world peace.