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Iraqi TV's cartoon satire on terror, ISIS, and jihadis
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ISIS jihadis blowing themselves up and rejecting radio as un-Islamic -
welcome to Iraqi TV's cartoon satire on terror
* Middle Eastern television networks use comedy to ridicule ISIS
* Others portray ISIS as narcissistic and confused about the meaning
of Islam
* Satire is a powerful tool in Middle East, where direct attacks are
dangerous
* ISIS fighters have themselves embraced slick videos to spread
in Syria and Iraq.
The satirical animation mocks the jihadists' radical ideas and portrays
the group as narcissistic, deluded and obsessed with a literal
interpretation of Islam that forces them go to ridiculous lengths to
and deeper threat' to international security than had been known in
recent times.
Satire: The Looney Tunes-style cartoon depicts a hapless young ISIS
militant struggling to carry out simple tasks - first dropping a rocket
launcher on to the foot of his commander before accidentally shooting
him
Satire: The Looney Tunes-style cartoon depicts a hapless young ISIS
militant struggling to carry out simple tasks - first dropping a rocket
launcher on to the foot of his commander before accidentally shooting
cartoons and comedy to ridicule the group's radical views.
Satire has long been a powerful force in Arab culture, where direct
criticism of governments, religious institutions, wealthy individuals
or powerful groups can be an incredibly dangerous practice.
'Of course it's a sensitive issue, but this is one way to reject
extremism and make it so the people are not afraid,' he added.
Animation: The Looney Tunes-style satirical cartoon mocks the
jihadists' radical ideas and portrays the group as obsessed with a
literal interpretation of 7th Century Islam that makes their lives
needlessly difficult
Animation: The Looney Tunes-style satirical cartoon mocks the
jihadists' radical ideas and portrays the group as obsessed with a
literal interpretation of 7th Century Islam that makes their lives
partying and meeting beautiful women while training
Satire has long been a force in Arab culture, beginning first with its
ancient poetry. Indirect criticism once cloaked in self-censorship
exploded out into the open during Arab Spring revolts.
Even in the midst of Syria's bloody civil war, the country's black,
satirical humor has continued - with ISIS finding itself challenged in
a cultural war after its huge territorial gains.