Comedy
Bravely Stating the Obvious: Egyptian humor and the anti-American consensus
Co-Editor Walter Armbrust puts anti-Americanism in Egyptian comedy in historical and comparative perspective, arguing that current U.S. public diplomacy efforts can do little to change prevailing anti-American sentiments.
(Features Video)
Syria under the Spotlight: Television satire that is revolutionary in form, reformist in content
Marlin Dick traces the origins and behind the scenes drama of the Syrian sketch comedy program Spotlight.
(Features Video)
That Joke isn't Funny Anymore: Bass Mat Watan's Nasrallah skit and the limits of laughter in Lebanon
When is a joke in Lebanon not funny anymore? When it mocks Hassan Nasrallah and stokes highly tense sectarian sentiments, demonstrates Contributing Editor Sune Haugbolle. (Features Video)
