High Living at the Temple of the Monkey

SRI JAYAWARDENAPURA-KOTTE, Sri Lanka -- It was no secret that the monkeys of the Temple were indeed a privileged lot, what with the subsidized cuisine and bullock carts free of duty. Even so, the discovery of a cannabis plantation on the premises has been quite a shock, as reported in today's Daily Mirror.

Given that the plantation was located on a terraced garden in the main building complex, it certainly gives a new meaning to the term plant pot. However, the discovery of the clandestine gardening operation is likely to put things out of joint for the perpetrators.

On hearing the news, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) issued a statement saying he felt fully vindicated by his decision in April last year to move the Bogotic North Pole of the planet from Sacramento to Sri Jayawardenapura-Kotte. He added that the California State Legislature is never in an intoxicated state.

KNN will bring you updates of this developing story.