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Africa: North
Egyptian Censors rage objections over instinct provoking scenes
2003-11-13
The Egyptian Censorship Committee has complained about one of the scenes in the new Ramadan TV drama series series "Mas'alit Mabda" (A Matter of Principle) starring Egyptian actress Ghada Abdul Riziq, which features a dance scene that is too seductive and intimidating. The committee stressed that such a scene is very inappropriate especially during the holy month of Ramadan and therefore they demanded that it be removed.
"The brazen hussy!"
It was revealed that a number of viewers had also objected to several other scenes in the drama played by Ghada, especially the scene of her in a swimming suit walking by the pool.
"A swimming suit? She must be killed!"
Posted by:Fred Pruitt

#4  Just googled the "brazen hussy's" name but no file photos came back on her. Robert Crawford's point above is well taken: Just what does it say about the masculinity of a culture that gets whacked out of shape over a scene of belly dancing. Speaking of belly dancing, in my opinion, it's the only art form worth a damn coming out of the Middle East.
Posted by: Mark   2003-11-13 5:45:43 PM  

#3  What say that we compromise? Ghada can wear a swimsuit while she hoses some infidels poolside with an AK-47 and two back-to-back taped banana clips. That should bring it back into the spirit of Ramadan.
Posted by: Alaska Paul   2003-11-13 3:35:39 PM  

#2  "Oh, hold me, Fatimah!"
Posted by: Fred   2003-11-13 3:17:10 PM  

#1  a dance scene that is too seductive and intimidating

Intimidating? What does that say for their bravery?
Posted by: Robert Crawford   2003-11-13 1:53:09 PM  

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