The Jailhouse

[AKvetch]

The African chieftain was so religious that when he ascended to
power, he forbade the killing of animals.

Not long thereafter, the lion and cheetah population began to get
out of hand, and, starving in the wilds, they began feeding on
humans. Before long, even the antelope and zebra were so plentiful
that they began nibbling on natives.

The terrified populace petitioned their leader to rescind his
edict, but he refused: thus, they had no choice but to overthrow the
chief. Not only was the revolt successful, it was the first time in
history that a reign was called on account of game.