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PDA and Stuck up gay bitches at Bardo

2010-07-28T22:30:00.000-07:00

While I was in Beirut I decided to go out with some fellow gay friends. I met up with them at Obros on Rue Clemenceau in Hamra. Last time I was in Beirut was 2005 so I was shocked to find my friends (and their boyfriends) involved in PDA (Public Display of Affection). Mind you, Obros doesn't face the street so it's easier to be naughty. However, just five years ago, the gays were more discrete. Of course the Lebanese version of PDA is pretty tame compared to what I've seen and encounter at gay clubs in the US but who knows? Maybe in another five years you'll see a dude giving another dude a hand job! Yay!

Anyway, never go to Obros. This place is populated by annoying Franco-phony Lebs who speak bad Arabic. However, if you are a one of these types, you probably will enjoy this place. I pray for your soul.

Afterwards, I ditched my friends and headed over to this bar my friends told me about, called Bardo, also in Hamra. It opened after my last trip in Beirut, so it was new to me.

I've never seen so many stuck-up queens in my entire life. This bar was filled with "I'm too sexy for my shirt" type gay Lebos. It was worse than any gay bar I've been to in the States. At least in NYC for example, everyone is either too drunk/high out of their minds or having too much fun to even notice you walking in. Bardo had waay too many brooding, beefed up, "I'm trying too hard to be masculine" types for my taste.

However, my Palestinian friend would have loved this place (and the men in it) and would have tried to plop his ass on the cutest guy's dick before the end of the night.

Bardo was annoying and the music was too loud. At least the drinks were nice and stiff. I got bored and left. I walked around Hamra, lost and drunk out of my mind. Of course some ghetto Lebo boys decided to hit on me and I told them to fuck off ("kess emek").

A good gin and tonic makes any night better.

Ya Kleb, I'm back.

2010-07-28T21:56:00.000-07:00

It's been a long since I last visited my blog. Sorry! I just came back from Beirut. Typically, Beirut was kinda annoying. The construction everywhere is ridiculous. More stories for you soon!

BBC is a little slow: 'Racism' claims at Lebanon beach clubs

2009-08-17T21:08:00.000-07:00

I heard about this a long time ago on Now Lebanon. BBC is SOO late. It seems to be like that with a lot of things. Silly Brits. 3anjad, mishmaouleh....

'Racism' claims at Lebanon beach clubs

FYI, a lot of Lebs (and Arabs) are racist towards many people, including other Arabs. I think racism happens everywhere but seriously...if the Lebanese want to be considered civilized, then they should stop at least outlaw discrimination.

"Shazz" or "Mithly"

2009-08-07T22:22:00.000-07:00

"Shazz" ou "Mithly"? (Translation: Pervert or Same-sex?)

That is the question. Menassat, a site that focuses on news, trends and events in the Middle East recently featured an article on positive and negative terminology used in Arab media in regards to LGBTs. Apparently, some liberal Lebanese media have adopted the term "mithly" which roughly translates to "same person" (from the word, mithl or same) instead of the term "shazz". "Shazz" has a negative connotation similar to the word "pervert" which is never used now in Western media.

The title for the article is hilarious...yet ridiculous.

I did not even know this term existed. Now I'll start using it instead of the crappy term I usually say which is "Loti"...in reference to Lot, bleh.

Menassat article, tshoof hala2!

Beirut, the gay haven in the Arab World?

2009-08-06T21:45:00.000-07:00

In Beirut there is definitely a thriving gay culture. The last time I was there I had so much fun...although you cannot be as open with your sexuality in places like NYC or LA it's far more liberal than Syria or Egypt (vomit). It's even possible to have a long term relationship if the conditions are right but most gay people I knew there lived double lives: lying to their families but hanging out and dating the same sex. Anyway, I was forwarded this article on the New York Times about gay life in Beirut:

Beirut, the Provincetown of the Middle East

Read it. It's quite informative. If any of you are Beirut, go to Acid...the (mostly) gay nightclub in Sin il-Fil.

More info on Acid.

Oh by the way, it's easy to get laid in Lebanon, ESPECIALLY if you are gay!

ana fee hon ya3ne I'm back!

2009-08-03T22:06:00.000-07:00

Sorry everyone for the long absence. I have been rather busy with my real life! Anyway, a new blog layout with be coming soon along with a new contributor to "hizzy ya la7me". No details yet but I am sure you will find my new contributor just as scandalous as myself!

Merci kteer.

- Madame Mansour

Filipinos in Lebanon

2009-06-02T09:01:00.000-07:00

Interesting article from Now Lebanon on the marginalized Filipino community in Lebanon.

Now Lebanon: Marginalized from the mainstream

Dr. Heba Kotb: Dumb ass Egyptian hijabi

2009-04-20T21:51:00.000-07:00

Ugly whore! I can't stand ignorant Arabs who are "doctors" who spout all this bullshit about homosexuality. Clearly, the lot of them are deluded and are incapable of seeing the real facts. It bothers me but I who cares about what this kalba thinks anyway! Salon did an interview with "Doctor" Heba Kotb, who appears on a hit TV show called "Big Talk".

Here is "Doctor" Kotb opinion on homosexuality:

Well, I have a very famous opinion about homosexuality. I'm totally against homosexuality being considered a gene or natural. It's a sin -- they're just like the alcoholics and the drug-takers. I'm also the reason for a lot of patients to have been cured -- so, no, I can't believe that it is natural.

WHAT THE FUCK?! Ga7ba kbeera....

Via Salon.com: Sex and the married Muslim

Dubai-land

2009-04-08T23:38:00.000-07:00

Dubai's Al Ras District in Deira in the 1960's

According to Huffington Post, Dubai is a hot mess. Not just because of the desert. The city that grew too fast has many underlying problems and issues. It's depressing but it seems as if nothing is being done about it.

There's a quote in the article I find rather unusual:

In Saudi, it's hard to be straight when you're young. The women are shut away so everyone has gay sex. But they only want to have sex with boys - 15 to 21 year olds. I'm 27 so I'm too old now. I need to find real gays, so this is the best place. All Arab gays want to live in Dubai.

Remember this is the same place where a gay party was raided and those arrested were subjected to inhumane treatment including hormone experiments. Gay people in Dubai have no protection and homosexuality is punishable. At least in Lebanon there's Helem, an LGBT organization trying to give rights to gays.

Original article: The Dark Side of Dubai

Fatima's story

2009-03-30T18:02:00.000-07:00

Via the BBC:

Fatima's Story

Hauntingly beautiful photos by Fatima accompany her story of sexual abuse within her strict Muslim family in Abu Thabi. Wherever Fatima is, I hope she is now living a life filled with happiness and love.

Cairo is going to hell...

2009-03-18T11:35:00.000-07:00

BBC reports that Cairo's once famous nightlife is going down in flames. Yeah, I knew that already but once a big news conglomerate like BBC reports on it...it must be official! It's depressing especially when you watch one of those old Egyptian black and white films from the 50s. Now the new Egyptian films are usually boring and full of stupid sha3bi music about fruits, vegetables and donkeys. Ugh....vomit.

"Israel will fall in 20 years"....DUH!

2009-03-13T21:55:00.000-07:00

Duh and I said Duh again!

Finally, even the CIA admits that Israel as we know it will fall. Hopefully sooner than later. This report will not be welcomed by the Zionist State but who cares about what they think anyway? That can't even decide basic things like governance!

Sorry by the way for the long absence. I've been busy ya3ne occupied.

Article link: CIA report: Israel will fall in 20 years

Nancy Ajram 6 months pregnant

2009-02-23T22:23:00.000-08:00

Typical. She just got married and NOW she's preggy. She was certainly quick about it. Hopefully she won't have too many kids because it might ruin her figure. Anyway, her kids are not going to look like her due to all that plastic surgery. I guess the kids will have to get rhinoplasties, eye lifts and cheek restructuring!

This recent photo was taken at "The Manager" show on Rotana.

LBC: The dumbest channel in LEBANON

2009-02-10T22:44:00.000-08:00

The report on Menassat: LBC program on homosexuality in Arab world sparks anger in Lebanon

Read this article. Mind you LBC also produces Mission Fashion (the gayest show in the Arab World) and features Bassem Feghali who is so obviously gay. I suppose it's ok for LBC to let gay men design your clothes and laugh at their jokes even if LBC is also showing stupid and ridiculously ignorant programming about LGBTs (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) people. Talk about a butt load of hypocrisy.

Someone please shoot the presenter and the people who produced this show! I think this maybe the time that assassination is needed.

Kalbet!

Unfortunately the host, Malek Maktabi is kinda hot. Damn him! Wouldn't be ironic if he turned out to be a closted gay man. Where is the undercover footage of him getting ass fucked?

Here's the facebook photo talked about in the article:

A favorite pastime: taking classic Arab song titles and making them perverted...

2009-02-03T23:56:00.001-08:00

So on occasion with my friends, we become juvenile in our behavior. We take classic and beautiful Arabic songs and make the titles ridiculous perverted or silly. It's fun and it's low brow...but who cares? Here are some good examples that some friends of mine have come up with:

Leylet Hob (Love Nights) by Oum Kalthoum: Leylet Zob (Dick Nights)

Yamma el Amar 3al Bab (Mom the moon is at the door) by Faiza A7med: Yamma el hmar 3al bab (Mom the donkey [idoit] is at the door)

3ala 3asfourieh (At the bird) by Saba7: 3ala sharmouteh (At the whore)

Hobbak 3ala Fein (Where is your love going?) song for dancer Na3ma Akef: Zobbak 3ala Fein (Where is your cock going?)

Ya Salam 3ala Hobi w' Hobbak (How wonderful at my love and your love) by Farid el Atrache, duet with Shadia: Ya Salam 3ala Zobi w' Zobbak (How wonderful at my cock and your cock)

I could go ON and ON...

Wael Khoury's contract conditions too much for Melody Tits!

2009-01-28T00:38:00.000-08:00

Melody Entertainment, music production company and harbinger of the infamous "Melody Hits" channel withdrew it's offer to manage Lebanese singer/car mechanic Wael Khoury. Sources claim that Wael's contract conditions were too great for the production company to accept. My theory is that Wael is probably just too exhausting for Melody to take on. With his constant need for ego petting, endless plastic surgery bills and his insecurity with his penis size it's no wonder that Melody Hits retreated from it's offer (like how the Jordanian Army fled from East Jerusalem...)

I guess Wael will go back to his previous production company, Rotana to wash the balls of Waleed bin Talal.

Aruf.

Back from a bit of abscene...

2009-01-22T08:51:00.000-08:00

I decided to stop posting momentarily due to the nightmare that was happening in Gaza. I felt that it was not appropriate to post something funny or ridiculous during this terrible time. Anyway, it's good to say that my blog is back! Expect new posts soon.

xoxo

I was watching MSNBC...

2009-01-07T21:49:00.000-08:00

...and a pro-Israeli commercial went on. I almost died from the shock! As of late, the Israeli machine is on a media blitz in America, posting ads on Facebook and slots on major television stations. People who are not idiots will realize that all this bad press concerning the siege of Gaza is making Israelis uneasy. As a result they want to keep a hold on the hearts and minds of their American supports. I hope it doesn't work, murders.

When will the bombing end? How many people must die? Does the life of a Palestinian cost less than an Israeli one? When will the Israeli government admit that this thinly veiled excuse for protecting it citizens is bullshit?

This is beyond depressing.

Smallah 3ala Muntadar al-Zaidi

2008-12-30T23:16:00.000-08:00

He's hot and beefy in this photo. SMALLAH!

BBC: Iraq shoe thrower trial postponed

Muntadar should be released immediately and named a hero in Iraq.

Naughty Syrians!

2008-12-17T20:32:00.000-08:00

The infamous and notorious Syrian knicker shops! I'm surprised it took the BBC so long to report on it. I knew about these lovely little items way before they did. Next time I'm in Damascus, I'll be sure to get a fabulous set with evil eyes all over it and a hole in the crotch for ease of insertion. Ouf!

I love this quote in the article:

"I mean, Jean Paul Gaultier eat your heart out," she says pointing to another exhibit, a bright red wire spiral bra, with white roses over the nipple area and covered in a host of plastic butterflies.

BBC article:

Sexy secrets of the Syrian souk (Goodness me, that title has a lot of titillating alliteration).

The Book: The Secret Life of Syrian Lingerie

Post-Eid ridiculousness via Livni

2008-12-13T00:47:00.000-08:00

Shoo el fuck?

Livni sparks Arab 'transfer' row

So typical of Israelis to simply want to kick out more Arabs in order to keep their "Jewish" character. I call such overtures illegal and inhumane.

Happy Adha!

2008-12-08T23:30:00.000-08:00

Talking a break from posting for this important holiday. I'll be back next week for sure!

xoxo MM

Baddi huwwe kteer: Toni Qattan

2008-12-01T22:06:00.000-08:00

Mashallah, Toni Qattan is so hot. Smoking hot. Kteer hilu. Baddi huwwe, HALA. I wish more Arab male singers were cute like him. Usually we get another ugly male singer looking like an idiot in a video clip. The list is long but notable Arab male uglies are Asi el Hilani, Me7ammed Heqami, Wael Khoury, or the ugliest of all: Jad Choueiri. He's so ugly and he's a man whore too (the gossip is that he whores for Khaleejiyat). Ugh, who'd want to do him...maybe blind people!!! Worse thing is that some people actually think these guys are attractive. Um hell no.

Anyway, Toni Qattan is a Jordanian National of Palestinian extraction. He has a pleasant singing voice and he's uber sexy to boot. I wish he had a video clip where he was in his skivies instead of crooning to some bish3a lebo skank who needs more plastique surgery done.

Watch his most recent video clip: Malaksh Zay

7aram, I'm de-evolving into a teeney bopper.

She's a hot mess: Halima Boland

2008-11-24T22:21:00.000-08:00

HAHAHAHAHA!

I like how she claims she's never got any plastic surgery done hahaha. She's so funny, the way she even speaks is highly ammusing, 3anjad. She's gone off the deep end, 3ala drag-tastique Haifa Wehbe. She's a hot mess and that's why I like her. It's amazing such a crazy looking creature has come out of a Gulf country...ouf.

More on her here: Boland Blows (Her Own Horn)

Charmouta alert #2

2008-11-18T01:00:00.000-08:00

Dana: Ana Al-Asl

Dana Halabi is a Lebanese "singer" from Tripoli, Lebanon. I use the word "singer" loosely. What's with Lebanese singers wanting to act like skanky Egyptians in video clips? And clearly, she can't sing. Her "singing" career is clearly a means to advertise herself to Khaleeji clients with money (as in prostitution). No wonder, the video was directed by none other than Jad Sawaya, a famous hawker of cheap and filthy sexuality. "Ana Al Asl" should be renamed "Ana Al Ga7ba".

Funny Arab Jokes

2008-11-11T22:14:00.000-08:00

"Why did the Saudi cross the road? To get to Bahrain".

"Why did the Egyptian cross the road? Because he doesn't have a car".

"Why did the Lebanese lady cross the road? To get a nose job".

"Who has more offspring then rabbits? Shi3as".

"Who has more money than Kuwaitis? Saudis".

Obama is the hottest President-elect ever!

2008-11-07T20:44:00.000-08:00

I'd do the nasty with him.

I wanna be the next Monica Lewinsky. Not. I like Michelle Obama too much :)

I wouldn't have shaked his hand either...

2008-11-02T21:50:00.000-08:00

Arab student chair apprehended for refusing to shake Peres' hand

Typical. Freedom of speech, my asshole. Good for Mr. Ali Baher for not shaking Peres' hand. They should give him a break...it's not like he fisted him or something...although I'd find that highly amusing to watch.

Kids, this is what happens if you don't do your homework in Egypt...

2008-10-28T19:56:00.000-07:00

Your teacher beats the crap out of you...to an inch of your life. Only in Egypt I suppose. 3ayib!

So next time, finish your homework!!! Or else...

Egypt school beating 'kills boy' "

This article is depressing. I promise my next blog post will be frivolous and wacky. It will offer nothing meaningful except to make you laugh hysterically or put a smile on your face.

Zuhair Murad is a fucking genious!

2008-10-27T22:43:00.000-07:00

So I'm in love with the creations by Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad. The above dress on Carrie Underwood is from his ready to wear collection so just imagine what his Haute Couture is like! Zuhair has an amazingly decadent designs that offer a touch of el sharqiyye along with glamour and sophistication. I would love to have him make me something someday. Only if I had the money...I guess I should start skanking in order to fund my need for a Zuhair Murad outfit...

Brits do it on the beach in Dubai

2008-10-22T16:33:00.000-07:00

Ya 7aram!

AP: Dubai: Britons get jail time in sex on beach case

Thanks to Kalash @ Kabobfest for the article.

Next time I get drunk in Dubai and want to do it with some randy Lebo shi3a, at least we'll find a room to do it in. I don't want sand to get stuck on my "Gaza Strip".

Charmouta alert!

2008-10-19T21:41:00.000-07:00

This is not your traditional ra's shar'i that Samia Jamal, Tahia Carioca, Naima Akef or countless others have done. All the class and elegance is gone. This is just total skanktastic-ness!

Those poor Shi3a in Saudi

2008-10-15T21:54:00.001-07:00

I feel so sorry for Shi3as in Saudi. They are discriminated against by those wackjob Wahabis. I've been doing some research and find their treatment by the establishment (aka Nejdi assholes) to be horrible. Then again, Saudi Arabia is not exactly heaven on earth...unless you get off on women in niqab...

Sabah to make a drama series about her life...

2008-10-07T12:08:00.000-07:00

...before she dies?!?!

From Albawaba:

" Sabah stated that she wants to make a drama series about herself while she is still alive, because she wants to supervise everything that will be written about her. She doesn’t want someone else to write it where there will be untrue facts including events that happened about many well-known personalities."

Poor Saba7, she is so ancient. I hope she has many more years to come. She is one of the few singers of her generation that are still alive. I still have to meet her some day. Saba7 stay ALIVE!!! LIVE DAMMIT LIVE!

Suzan Tamim update!

2008-09-30T08:54:00.000-07:00

"Cairo - Egyptian billionaire and key politician Hisham Talaat Mustafa was charged on Tuesday with paying two million dollars for the brutal killing of Lebanese pop singer Suzanne Tamim, reportedly his ex-lover."

Mashallah that Egyptian scum got arrested. Why did Miss Tamim go out with him in the first place? He's so butt. Probably for the $$$$.

More at Ya Libnan: Egyptian politician paid $2 million to kill Suzan Tamim

"Obesession" Hate DVD and gasing of women and children at a Mosque

2008-09-29T09:09:00.000-07:00

I'm completely speechless. I am certainly not proud of America at this moment. No one should. And if you are not ashamed them you are bigot.

Huffington Post on the gassing of Muslim children

Daily Kos (same article different site)

Original article from t Dayton Daily News (which seems to white-wash the severity of the terrorist act

American Muslim coverage on the DVD.

Obession with HATE website to counter the DVD

"Ramadan crackdown in Amman"

2008-09-28T08:03:00.000-07:00

Although I'm not surprised, this article is still pisses me off: Ramadan crackdown in Amman via the BBC

So typical. Jordanians try to present their country as a modern, secular place but it isn't. Whatever. No one cares about Al-Urdun anyway. It's one of the most boring countries in the Arab World. Wait, a minute...it is the MOST boring country in the Arab World. At least in a slightly boring country, like Yemen you can get your kicks on Qat. People come to visit only to leave the "butt-hole of the Arab World", running and screaming in pain! Now, where will the Christians (and non-practicing Muslims) get hammered now? Going to a 5-star hotel sounds so fuckin' boring. Ya 7aram.

Haifa "singing" on Taratata

2008-09-23T22:11:00.000-07:00

Haifa will be singing with Egyptian singer Hisham Abbas on Taratata (another copied show). Apparently, she will actually sing classic songs from the likes of Saba7 and Abdel Halim. I wanna see this. Knowing Haifa, she'll butcher the songs...a musical train wreck in the making. Smallah!!!!!!!!!!

Al-Bawaba: Hisham and Haifa together on Taratata

On second thought, I think I'd rather see Haifa give Hisham a handjob. That would be waaay more entertaining than watching her butcher music. Or even better, Haifa screwing Hisham with a strap on. Smallah!!!!!!!

"Lebanon Jews to rebuild Beirut's Maghen Abraham Synagogue" and McCain's stupidity

2008-09-19T21:17:00.000-07:00

Very interesting article from Ya Libnan about the Jewish Community in Lebanon: Jews in Lebanon on Ya Libnan

Here's more info:

Jews of Lebanon

In other news, everyone is on John McCain's arse for saying that Iraq and Pakistan share a border and concerning his lack of knowledge concerning the Sunnah and Shia. Both him and Sarah Palin lack the proper foreign policy knowledge but I'm sure there are still plenty of dumb-ass-mothafuckas who support those wankers for the "Bayt Abyad".

If they do get elected, God forbid...I have no hope for America! NO HOPE! Argh77khghhh333(The numbers symbolizing Arabic letters that don't exist in our alphabet).

Israelis stole Falafel from the Arabs!

2008-09-14T21:05:00.000-07:00

I love cooking and it bugs me seeing falafel recipes that are attributed to Israeli cuisine. Falafel probably originated from Egypt not Israel. And Israel is a very new country (founded from stolen Palestinian land) so Israeli cuisine is really just a mish-mash of various foods from various Jewish traditions. Here are some links of interest:

Falafel on Wiki
"A History of the Mideast In the Humble Chickpea" from NY Times

Also check out this sexy falafel cook in Ramallah:

Baddi baddi baddi huwwe...huwwe kteer jamil!!! Kamen, ana ba7eb falafel, akiid. I wouldn't mind "Mr. Falafel Cook fee Ramallah" playing with my West Bank, explore my Gaza Strip, and spill his tahini (ya salam!). The photo is even funnier because the falafel is rather phallic looking...a7777777777777777777!

Beirutization of Damashq...MY ARSE!

2008-09-10T19:40:00.000-07:00

A friend of mine sent me a yahoo article (via AP) on the economic transformation of Syria, especially in regards to Damascus. Let me just say that you can get everything in Syria that you can get from Lebanon except in Syria...it's cheaper and trashier. I emphasis trashier. Including the Iraqi prostitutes who whore themselves at seedy nightclubs so they can feed their families.

One thing is certain, Damascus will NEVER be Beirut.

Syrian economy opens — will its politics follow?

Internet Hijab Ad

2008-09-08T16:38:00.000-07:00

I saw the following ad on a internet forum I'm a part of. I've heard about this ad before but I hadn't seen it yet until now.

In Arabic it says, "You can't stop them but you can protect yourself. The one who created you knows best what is good for you". BULL SHIT. I hate stupid crap like this. This is what I had to say in response:

This ad is such craptastic silliness. Certainly, whoever created this ad hasn't been to Egypt and seen veiled as well as non-veiled women on the street being sexually molested, ya 7aram. I bet this ad was created by some Wahhabi bastard who works on the side as a mutawa. He probably has nothing better to do in his life except pass judgment on others when he should look in the mirror and see a depraved individual. I'd like to give this fucktard a piece of my mind but he'll probably call me a "charmouta" or even worse a "ga7ba kbeera".

Egyptian men have no manners

2008-09-04T09:52:00.000-07:00

This article from the BBC speaks for itself. It just pisses me off. If I saw some Egyptian guy sexual harresing a woman on the street, I'd hurl an insult at him. Maybe something like "Bas! Ayib mish hilu!!!" etc.

Egypt voices: Sexual harassment

WTF???

"Nigerian man to divorce 82 wives" from the BBC

2008-09-01T20:39:00.000-07:00

Holy Mother of GOD!

Nigerian man to divorce 82 wives

What kind of craaaaaaaaaazy shit is this? Who let this man marry 82 women? And what made these women want to marry this man? This is polygamy on a level that would put shame to those naughty Mormons who still practice multiple wife husbandry.

7aram, I feel bad for the wives (plural). I think its pretty ironic that this guy is a religious leader...I suppose he forgot the small detail of only permitting four wives in Islam. I even know this and I'm not Muslim!

Speaking of Islam, Ramadan Kareem!

Traditional Lebanese Costume

2008-08-28T07:36:00.000-07:00

I was prompted to post from reading this entry from Hijab Style about hijab fashion in Lebanon. I found one girl's comments in particular to be quite alarming.

Here is what "Sayma" said: Hey, thats so true. Its a shame that only 60% is muslim. And the muslims out there are very modest too.

What the f*ck??? I hate when people say stupid comments like this. Totally 7aram!

And here is my response to the "Sayma" as well this author: What do you mean it's a shame that Lebanon is only 60% Muslim? I don't think it's a shame at all, in fact it's a big reason why Lebanon is so interesting versus some of it's neighbors, like Jordan (which is so boring). Ayib mish helwi!

Just keep in mind that New TV caters to the lowest common denominator hence why the reporting is either frivolous or even worse, benignly annoying. Don't expect anything noteworthy or educational on this channel...the channel is for shock value only.

When I was in Lebanon in 2005, I did see several hijab fashions present including the more western looks along with the Iranian chador which is popular amongst conservative Shi3a in Ouzai. I will say that it seemed like the hijab was not quite as popular in Beirut especially among Sunni girls.

And there are traditional Lebanese costumes. Unfortunately, no one seems to wear them anymore. Here's some links for you to consider:

Lebanese traditional costume.

Costumes of the Levant.

Hopefully, I've educated some people today :)

The murder of Suzan Tamim

2008-08-26T10:28:00.000-07:00

There is a media frenzy at the moment in the Arab World concerning the untimely death of Lebanese pop singer Suzan Tamim. I've been hearing rumours of Mafia connections but this new article sheds more light on the possible class struggles involved: the rich get away with murder while justice doesn't prevail. What's even more unfortunate is that Suzan Tamim could actually sing...unlike the newer singers prancing about on Melody Tits. Here is the article from Spiegal Online: The Death of a Pop Princess

And here are other links:
Suzan Tamim Murder from Gulf News
Wiki on Suzan Tamim

Ya Helwi: Carolle, the secretary dancing to Haifa Wehbi

2008-08-22T15:40:00.000-07:00

This is so funny. I don't even need to tell you why...just watch, min fad lak!

Wallaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! Ellen and Portia get married!

2008-08-20T14:49:00.000-07:00

The oh so fab Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi got married! How wonderful...I know I know...it has nothing to do with "hizzy" or "la7me" but mashallah I'm so happy for the couple. I hope they have a long, loving and faithful marriage. Such warm and fuzzy news gives hope to other LGBT's who also want to tie the knot in the future. I certainly would like to settle down one day, after I become a famous ra'asa/singer :)

For prospective husbands be warned: I want a big and expensive three day wedding. Only the best for Madame Mansour!!!

More on the wedding on People Magazine.

We were graced by the presence of...

2008-08-17T20:55:00.000-07:00

..."dopesexyfuck" a good friend of mine. We had too much fun in NYC and I'll give some more details soon. In the meantime check out this:

Manhunt International

This website is crazy. It's a male beauty contest based in Singapore and oddly enough shares its name with a gay male hook-up site. Mr. Morocco won this year...he's ok I guess...

You splashed me!

2008-08-06T23:07:00.000-07:00

Hahahahahahaha! This youtube clip is too funny.

A7 Tartashtni.

The song literally translates to, "you sprayed me" in Arabic. The video has a photo of Haifa Wehbi being sexy on the beach. This video was made as an obvious jab at the skankafication of Arabic music by "singers" with no talent.

The lyrics are hilarious!

Mohannad (Kivanc Tatlitu) on Rola Sa3d's new vide clip

2008-07-28T23:34:00.000-07:00

He's cute. I can see why all the Arab ladies are watching the Turkish show, Noor with him in it. If you have been up-to-date with the news, this show has even been attributed to Arab marital discord. I think it has more to due with some Arab husbands' inability to perform "properly" and "unselfishly" in bed.

Dina fears the art of belly dancing is dying out

2008-07-22T20:38:00.000-07:00

Ya Dina, ya Dina! Conservative Islam is big in Egypt. Very big. Bigger than Ahmad's "hoo haw" underneath his galabiya. So big, you might bleed to death by just looking at it.

It wasn't always this way. Egypt use to be one of the more liberal countries in the region and a testament to the heady days of Egyptian liberalism can be found in cinema before the 1980s.

One of the casualties of this new wave of conservatism is the art of "el ra's asshar'i" or belly dance. Check out the article from UAE's The National: Belly dancer fears her art is dying.

In less depressing news, Dina was featured on W magazine. I love the photo spreads!!!

Cairo by Philip-Lorca diCorcia.

Sexual harassment in Egypt

2008-07-20T20:10:00.000-07:00

Although I have not been to Egypt (yet), I have many friends who have and they all tell me of frequent situations of sexual harassment by Egyptian men. I have read before that this moral degradation is a result of the economic stagnation and the craptastic Mubarak-government in power. Here is another article by the BBC on the situation Egypt's sexual harassment 'cancer'.

What strikes me as shocking are the opinions of actual Egyptian men.

This article reminds me of a recent incident during the last Eid Al-Fitr where women were publicly groped on the street, even the hijabis. This incident was blamed on Dina, the Egyptian belly dancer. Just another example of scapegoating...

Khalas! via Al Jazeera

2008-07-16T20:49:00.000-07:00

I hope that Israel and Hizbillah don't get in another war. Lebanon needs to rebuild! Lebanon doesn't need another war. Unfortunately, I could imagine it would be hard reasoning with a bunch of wack-job militants with weapons and ideology from Iran. I certainly don't like Israel either...but there's better ways of dealing with them than screwing up Lebanon again.

Hopefully, President Suleiman will fix everything and Hizbillah can be absorbed by the Lebo Army...

By the way, is it just me or is Michel Suleiman the hottest Lebo president ever? He is certainly more orgasm worthy than fug-tastic Lahoud!!!

The Mutaween are after me!!!

2008-07-14T12:47:00.000-07:00

Ya Salam, I found this blog by a Saudi guy in retaliation of the antics of Saudi Arabia's mutaween. Fortunately, I have not encounter one yet and I doubt that I ever will. If I ever decide to visit "Balad el Saud" as a cruel form of self perpetuated S&M, I will be banned due to my debauched and anti-Islamic shaking and gyrating for $$$ (a.k.a. belly dancing). Oh well, it's not like I'm missing anything.

Anyway, check the blog out even though it's no longer being updated. The archives along are worth their weight in Bedouin jewelery!

Muttawa

Haifa Wehbi's new video clip

2008-07-10T17:24:00.000-07:00

Miss Wehbi, (in)famous Lebanese entertainer and the queen of Lebo-skanktastic-ness has just released a new video clip (Arabic for music video) on Mazzika TV. Wehbi is well known for her "Oh, I'm about to pop a good one" routines. It's as if she's having a constant, full on state of almost climaxing...to the point of near pain. Anyway, Wehbi's new video is called 7asa Ma Bena Fi Haga. The model in the video is smoking hot in a very masculine, "I'm going to do you good" kind of way. There's a surprise at the end. The video clip is all over youtube, enjoy:

From Beirut to Jerusalem

2008-07-07T20:45:00.000-07:00

I finally got to reading this book "Beirut to Jerusalem" by Thomas Friedman. It's a good read especially if you are unfamilar with the Middle East during the Lebanese Civil War. Although it's a bit dated (the book was published before the end of the war) it still has obvious relevance for today. I'm 1/2 through the book and now I'm interested in reading more on the war. I found Friedman's site too: www.thomaslfriedman.com.

I'm so bored out of my f*cking mind.

2008-07-04T18:16:00.000-07:00

I tried blogging before and now I'm starting one up again...because I'm so bored out of my f*cking mind. Yeah.