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2004-01-22 Middle East

Egyptian Satire Taps the Feelings of the Arab Street

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Posted by Super Hose 2004-01-22 1:32:06 PM|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Sobhiâs Egypt marries Mama America, believing he can get the better of her. Instead, he is cooped up in her mansion and drugged into a stupor. Bit by bit, he forgets who he is.

So there's a happy ending?

Posted by Proud To Be An Infidel 2004-1-22 1:47:38 PM|| 2004-1-22 1:47:38 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 Sobhiâs Egypt marries Mama America, believing he can get the better of her

This really is an accurate portrayal of the arab mind -- fantasies of superiority. Yet, even in fiction, "Egypt" doesn't get the better of her, yet blames "America" for it. "Art" (if that's what it is) resembles life.

Posted by PlanetDan 2004-1-22 2:21:33 PM|| 2004-1-22 2:21:33 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 Egypt, Mamma "Bobbit" America should cut off your... allowance.

Posted by Tom 2004-1-22 2:30:12 PM|| 2004-1-22 2:30:12 PM|| Front Page Top

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