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I posted a link to a funny video on youtube. I use the word funny because others viewing the clip had describe it as funny (amusing) and I thought it was funny. I think one viewer had made reference to this clip being of the Monty Python Life of Brian ilk i.e. that type of humour. I posted it here because it was about a Muslim and this is a Muslim forum. As far as I could see, the video doesn’t defame the name of God, Muhammad or anything else that some times sparks off Muslim sensitivities it essential poked fun at a Muslim individual. The thread appeared then disappeared and so I must presume that someone thought it was not appropriate. I know that we (British) are said to have a certain sense of humour not always shared by some others but is that also the case with Muslims? Or is Islam so pious that levity is not allowed?
 
Peace,

There are also "British" Muslims... I don't get why people say it like that ("we british" like Muslims aren't British), "have you tried muslim food before???", like... We come in all shapes, sizes and colors.

I think this is your problem right there mate.
 
If you knew me in person, you'd know that I have four lions on DVD.

:D
 
Thinker said:
I posted a link to a funny video on youtube. I use the word funny because others viewing the clip had describe it as funny (amusing) and I thought it was funny. I think one viewer had made reference to this clip being of the Monty Python Life of Brian ilk i.e. that type of humour. I posted it here because it was about a Muslim and this is a Muslim forum. As far as I could see, the video doesn’t defame the name of God, Muhammad or anything else that some times sparks off Muslim sensitivities it essential poked fun at a Muslim individual. The thread appeared then disappeared and so I must presume that someone thought it was not appropriate. I know that we (British) are said to have a certain sense of humour not always shared by some others but is that also the case with Muslims? Or is Islam so pious that levity is not allowed?
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pm me the link I'd like to see it before I say anythin

meanwhile you can have a laugh at this http://www.islamicboard.com/puzzles-humour/134303470-muslim-television-guide.html

and yes we do have a sense of humour, I'd safely say all my muslim mates have a laugh more often than my non-muslim mates
 
Greetings,
aamirsaab said:
If you knew me in person, you'd know that I have four lions on DVD.

:D
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I watched that for the first time the other day and wondered if anybody here had seen it, so you've answered my question - thanks!

It's a very particular kind of comedy in that film. Suicide bombing is a typically sensitive subject for Chris Morris to take on as a vehicle for humour, and I thought the tragedy overwhelmed the laughs overall. I thought it was a good film, though. I was able to recognise lots of details about Muslim life and beliefs that I've learned about from this forum, and perhaps details like this are what have led lots of commentators to talk about how well-researched it appears to be. Would you agree with that opinion?

Peace
 
CZ, I watched Four Lions on DVD, and I have yet to decide what I think about it.

Like you, I thought the tragedy overshadowed the comedy. By the end I had warmed to the characters so much that I was quite upset at their demise.
 
glo said:
CZ, I watched Four Lions on DVD, and I have yet to decide what I think about it.

Like you, I thought the tragedy overshadowed the comedy. By the end I had warmed to the characters so much that I was quite upset at their demise.
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i was thinking of watching it....but nah

the notion that sticks after viewing this movie is muslim = terrorist
 
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I don't think so, Abdullahii.

I thought the message was more terrorist = stupid (and dangerous!) fool
 
Hi

I am not sure we're talking about the same vid. The clip I posted was a short vid titled (unused scene) which I thought was a short comedy spoof. It may be that there was/is a longer version (?) which I haven't seen which may put things in a different light?
 
Since Muslims are diverse, their humour is diverse. I don't think there is "Muslim humour" any more than there's "Hindu humour".

glo said:
I don't think so, Abdullahii.

I thought the message was more terrorist = stupid (and dangerous!) fool
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Abdullahii said:
terrorist = stupid = muslim

terrorists are stupid and they are also muslims.
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That's the reason I didn't like it either. I think for satire to work people should be aware of the truth; since this is how the news portrays terrorists anyway it probably just perpetuated the myth amongst most... albeit in a slightly comedic way :p
 
A lot of British comedy is about poking fun at ourselves, identifying things we do and making them look silly. The main source of comdey in this video was a guy with a box on his head because he said it was haram to film his image. That's what I meant by 'British' humour.
 
Abdullahii said:
terrorist = stupid = muslim
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That doesn't follow, Abdullahii. Not all terrorists are Muslims and not all Muslims are terrorists, as we all know!

Don't go paranoid on me, young brother.
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Greetings,

Abdullahii said:
i was thinking of watching it....but nah

the notion that sticks after viewing this movie is muslim = terrorist
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How do you know that if you haven't seen it?

Like glo said, the main message I picked up from the film is terrorist = stupid. There is also another message in it: Muslim = human being.

Thinker said:
I am not sure we're talking about the same vid.
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You are right. Aamirsaab brought up the film Four Lions as an easy way of showing a sense of humour (although he writes funny stuff in his posts all the time, so that's already enough evidence!).

It's difficult to comment on the video you posted without having seen it.

Peace
 
czgibson said:
Greetings,



How do you know that if you haven't seen it?
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I visualized it in my mind when i was asleep..............I watched snippets and extended trailers.


czgibson said:
Like glo said, the main message I picked up from the film is terrorist = stupid. There is also another message in it: Muslim = human being.
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The average jane and the average joe wont make that distinction, certainly not when they read the sun and watch the sky.

i would like to see a comedy film made about four stupid men who are black trying to conduct a bank robbery

or four stupid men who are jews, trying to do fraud.
 
czgibson said:
Greetings,


I watched that for the first time the other day and wondered if anybody here had seen it, so you've answered my question - thanks!

It's a very particular kind of comedy in that film. Suicide bombing is a typically sensitive subject for Chris Morris to take on as a vehicle for humour, and I thought the tragedy overwhelmed the laughs overall. I thought it was a good film, though. I was able to recognise lots of details about Muslim life and beliefs that I've learned about from this forum, and perhaps details like this are what have led lots of commentators to talk about how well-researched it appears to be. Would you agree with that opinion?

Peace
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Indeed I do agree, it was very well researched - especially considering the writing team were all non-muslim too. As a muslim, I found it absolutely hilarious. In particular, the characters of Barry and Faizal are very true to real life in terms of their portrayal and character archetype. The real heart of the film however, is Waj. He might be a complete retard (and undeniably THE funniest thing about the entire film ["effed up rabbit with no ears" and "rubber dinghy rapids"), but at the end of it even he thinks their overall objective is wrong.

To any critics: The film is about 4 failed terrorists. It shows you that they don't have a strong reason for their objective; it shows you quite clearly it is wrong and stupid and anything BUT martyrdom. But, it does actually show you them attempt their objective and then subsequently fail because they aren't that smart or good at what they do. The only one that is has no reason to carry out the mission in the first place (he has a steady job, a wife and child AND home...) which gives some informative insight into their psyche.

It's not about glorification, in fact the only character that actually wants to go through with their mission is Barry - and the film gives audience plenty of time and evidence to show you he is quite clearly a "nutter" Muslim.

If you don't like the sense of humour, that's fine, but at least have the courtesy of watching the film before you criticise it.
 
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