It's Good to Be Kohl

Shakespeare once famously wrote, "What's in a name?" Nothing, of course. Unless, that is, the name is Helmut Kohl.

While most people in Sri Lanka were left to perish during the tsunami and its aftermath, a vacationing Helmut Kohl was flown to safety in a helicopter by the air force.

And rightfully so. Because as a former corrupt chancellor of Germany, Kohl life's is undoubtedly worth more than any other.

So, next time you're planning a trip to southeast Asia, you might want to consider changing your name to Helmut Kohl before you go.