UK Muslims are pissed at "24"?

Brikar · 01-31-2005, 08:33 PM

http://observer.guardian.co.uk/uk_ne...401685,00.html

UK Muslims, it seems, are pissed at how "24" portrays Islamic terrorist characters in a negative light, thus marring the reputation of Islam. Maybe they should be pissed at how Islamic terrorists are ruining the reputation of Islam, instead of being pissed at a fictitious television show ABOUT TERRORISM.

Maybe they should check out the second season of "24", when a Middle-Eastern character was actually one of the heroes of the season, helping Jack when no one else would, or when the President of the United States flat-out refused to start a war with the Middle East based on faulty intelligence (oh, shit, did I just say that?)

This seems like another case of people attacking the media instead of taking some damn responsibility - like when absent mothers blame videogames after their idiot kids murder someone.

Bean · 01-31-2005, 08:47 PM

I'm reminded for some reason of the online petition against the second LOTR movie for the title "the Two Towers" and the events of 9/11....

Brikar · 01-31-2005, 08:49 PM

Oh, yah, I remember that one... They seemed to be under the impression that Peter Jackson had chosen the name of the movie, for some reason.

Closet Racist · 02-01-2005, 01:14 AM

Boo hoo...

Bean · 02-01-2005, 02:09 AM

I think what reminded me of it is another group of people complaingin just tohave themselves heard....

Gitch · 02-01-2005, 08:55 PM

Terrorism is a staple of action series. A couple of decades ago, it was Irish Republicanism and there were complaints about the portrayal of the Irish on TV. With Irish Terorism less than what it used to be, the current hot topic is Islamist terrorism. When Eskimos finally decide to stick it to the man, expect complaints about how Inuits are protrayed as seal bombers.

Bean · 02-01-2005, 10:15 PM

I just had the strangest image of polar bears marching into populated areas strapped with explosives...

Daxie · 02-02-2005, 03:34 AM

I don't know why people get so upset about these tv shows. Pretty much most of drama shows base their stories on what's happening in the headlines. Look at Law & Order SVU, they had an ep about a "child-like" star accused of molesting little boys.

It's pretty normal for shows to take ideas from what's happening in the world... they've been doing it for decades.

01-31-2005, 08:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Brikar The Dude Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,606	UK Muslims are pissed at "24"? http://observer.guardian.co.uk/uk_ne...401685,00.html UK Muslims, it seems, are pissed at how "24" portrays Islamic terrorist characters in a negative light, thus marring the reputation of Islam. Maybe they should be pissed at how Islamic terrorists are ruining the reputation of Islam, instead of being pissed at a fictitious television show ABOUT TERRORISM. Maybe they should check out the second season of "24", when a Middle-Eastern character was actually one of the heroes of the season, helping Jack when no one else would, or when the President of the United States flat-out refused to start a war with the Middle East based on faulty intelligence (oh, shit, did I just say that?) This seems like another case of people attacking the media instead of taking some damn responsibility - like when absent mothers blame videogames after their idiot kids murder someone. __________________ "A million monkeys typing until the end of time will produce the complete works of William Shakespeare. Ten thousand monkeys typing for ten thousand years will write a Hemingway. Ten monkeys typing over Columbus Day weekend will give you a Dan Brown." http://olympusmans.blogspot.com http://benforrealz.blogspot.com

01-31-2005, 08:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bean The Awesome One Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Canada eh! Posts: 5,055	I'm reminded for some reason of the online petition against the second LOTR movie for the title "the Two Towers" and the events of 9/11.... __________________ "I haven't faced death. I've cheated death. I've tricked my way out of death and patted myself on the back for my ingenuity. I know nothing." --James T. Kirk

01-31-2005, 08:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
Brikar The Dude Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,606	Oh, yah, I remember that one... They seemed to be under the impression that Peter Jackson had chosen the name of the movie, for some reason. __________________ "A million monkeys typing until the end of time will produce the complete works of William Shakespeare. Ten thousand monkeys typing for ten thousand years will write a Hemingway. Ten monkeys typing over Columbus Day weekend will give you a Dan Brown." http://olympusmans.blogspot.com http://benforrealz.blogspot.com

02-01-2005, 01:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
Closet Racist Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: With a side of fava beans and a nice chianti... Posts: 1,203	Boo hoo... __________________

02-01-2005, 02:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
Bean The Awesome One Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Canada eh! Posts: 5,055	I think what reminded me of it is another group of people complaingin just tohave themselves heard.... __________________ "I haven't faced death. I've cheated death. I've tricked my way out of death and patted myself on the back for my ingenuity. I know nothing." --James T. Kirk

02-01-2005, 08:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
Gitch Consultant Fellationist Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: God's own country merry England Posts: 435	Terrorism is a staple of action series. A couple of decades ago, it was Irish Republicanism and there were complaints about the portrayal of the Irish on TV. With Irish Terorism less than what it used to be, the current hot topic is Islamist terrorism. When Eskimos finally decide to stick it to the man, expect complaints about how Inuits are protrayed as seal bombers. __________________ If masturbation is self-abuse - you are obviously doing it wrong.

02-01-2005, 10:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bean The Awesome One Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Canada eh! Posts: 5,055	I just had the strangest image of polar bears marching into populated areas strapped with explosives... __________________ "I haven't faced death. I've cheated death. I've tricked my way out of death and patted myself on the back for my ingenuity. I know nothing." --James T. Kirk

02-02-2005, 03:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
Daxie Patrons Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 1,010	I don't know why people get so upset about these tv shows. Pretty much most of drama shows base their stories on what's happening in the headlines. Look at Law & Order SVU, they had an ep about a "child-like" star accused of molesting little boys. It's pretty normal for shows to take ideas from what's happening in the world... they've been doing it for decades. __________________ >Hagar: "Before we go into battle today let me remind you what we're fighting for! We're fighting for justice! We're fighting for equality! What could be more important than that?" >>Eddie: "How about a steady paycheck, health insurance and a good retirement plan?"

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