Sindbad Q&A:
Q: So I’ve heard you’re on a strict alcohol ban right now…?
S: Yeah, Ja’far keeps nagging about abstaining. He’s stored away all the alcohol so the ban succeeds this time. To be honest…. it…. it’s really hard.
Q: If it’s so hard on you why does he insist on banning alcohol?
S: The eight generals all keep complaining that I’m a bad drunk. Especially Ja’far, he doesn’t want me to get drunk in case I lay my hands on any ladies. He doesn’t want the kingdom to overflow with my illegitimate children. Masrur even joked about keeping a lock around my groin.
Q: That’s pretty bad.
S: Well, in the end, I’ve got my own reasons not to drink like not being able to work, dealing with painful hangovers, and I’m beginning to worry about my belly a little…
Q: How long does this alcohol ban last?
S: Just one more week from today. Last night I dreamed of swimming in a ocean of wine, beer, and mead. I saw everything in double, no triple… Everything was emitting light, it was a wonderful scene.
Q: These are withdrawal symptoms…!
S: The truth is, I need a drink so bad, I can’t stand it. I need to plead to Ja’far to let me drink with some conditions.
Q: About that, I have a message from Ja’far. “If you can go without any women troubles for one month, I won’t complain no matter how much you drink” is what he says.
S: Augh! I can’t go a month without drinking..!! I can’t believe how much the eight generals don’t trust me… I’ve never made a mistake drinking!!