King to Withdraw Straw

Straw is a critical ingredient in brick production. Yet, in a surprising move, the mighty leader of Egypt, His Majesty King Paroah, has stopped providing it to the Jewish brick-makers for his Super-Duper-Building-Project.

The royal decree was issued: “Hear ye, Hear ye! Upon order of the mighty, magnificent, marvelous King of Egypt, no longer will any slave be supplied with straw. You will have to find your own straw and keep up the high production. Failure to comply will result in severe punishment.”