Stuff Middle Eastern Guys Say- Wallah!

In response to the "Shit Middle Eastern Girls Say" phenomenon, here's some stuff that you might hear Middle Eastern guys say; Challenging Middle Eastern cultural codes, break dancing finds its way to Gaza; Not all donating is charity- donating arms creates moral ambiguities; Russian FM Lavrov's visit yields mixed reactions.

A Separate State of Mind [4]

Sh*t Middle Eastern People Say…

Al Bawaba already reported on the "Shit Middle Eastern Girls Say" video, which is based on the "Shit Girls Say" phenomenon. The latter of which has sprung out several copycat versions, dealing with every nationality, ethnicity and sexuality. In this case, Elie from Lebanon highlighted another video, "Shit Middle Eastern Guys Say" from those same wise guys at FouseyTube. Most heard word? "Wallah"

Annie's New Letter (and More) [5]

NBC NEWS: Gazans break(dance)ing boundaries: Camps Breakerz Crew Trailer 2012

In your day to day thoughts, you would probably never have thought break dancing and Palestine go together (well, maybe in your most random thoughts). Meet the Camp Breakerz. They are breaking religious and cultural boundaries- literally- with their dancing phenomena and YouTube videos. "In Hamas-ruled Gaza, where Islamic fundamentalism controls every aspect of daily life in the city that has been under an Israeli-imposed siege since June 2007, a group of eight young men from the Nuseirat refugee camp are breaking boundaries by break dancing."

Beirut Spring [6]

When is Donating Arms the Ethical Thing to Do?

When a gun is brought out to the world, there is no saying what kind of damage it will cause. What about donating guns to a people or a cause? Mustapha from Lebanon ponders if such a thing could be done, is it morally justifiable? "If you believed that it was ethical to donate guns to Lebanese southerners during the Israeli assault and occupation, would you be a hypocrite if you respond no to the questions above? Does it really make a difference if the assaulting army is made up of people who speak your language?"

Arab Saga [7]

Lavrov in Damascus: Aye or Nay?

Like something out of a Biblical text, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Mikhail Fradkov pay their pilgrimage to Syria baring "gifts". Some view it as a positive signs; others are more weary. Read on for more biblical parallels. "Today, two senior officials from Russia – Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and spymaster Mikhail Fradkov -- travelled to Damascus bearing “three gifts” to President Bashar al-Assad, according to a leading Lebanese political analyst."