Awesome. Any criticism of this, while perhaps well-intentioned, is most certainly based on a very superficial viewing. I believe whole-heartedly that the impulse that created this is innocent and good-natured. And the work is exceptional, given the time constraints of a language immersion program. I think it's ironic and vindicating how even the smallest spark of passion and originality arouses immediate repugnance in those with sleepy minds...
You guys put some time and effort into it which I commend. I'm in 2.5 so I can't comment on the grammar. However, you had to have know that there would be some backlash.
Perhaps all the uproar over this video is indicative of the point it is trying to make. Perhaps I'm reading too deeply into it, but if not, bravo shebab.
@larapsodia Not exactly the most eloquent way to put it, but you're welcome to your opinion and in the interest of dialogue, it would be great to know why you feel that way.
@larapsodia, speaking of immature: engaging in ad hominem attacks as a substitute for actual critique is a technique most commonly employed by 12-year-olds and politicians.
Assuming you describe the work, rather than the author, as "immature," I don't think anyone is going to entirely disagree with you! After all, the central humorous conceit here is using Arabic expressions as homophones for English obscenities. But satire often rises above its admittedly low-brow gimmicks.
@LevinsonAri This isn't satire, it's stupidity, and it's immature not to notice the difference.
I mean, really, making English cuss words out of words in other languages and then feeling like you created something is just moronic, like a two-year-old yelling "poo poo" over and over again and feeling really pleased with himself.
And, as for my "ad hominem" attack, you guys are the assholes who put your teachers' names on something designed to offend them, then posted it on the internet.
@larapsodia First, as clarification, not one line in this song is meant to offend. Lyrics, dress, and music are combined to comment on an environment where the language of conversation is always arabic, and the language of thought is always english. Second, the words that resemble other words form only the first and simplest level of meaning in the song. If you have studied Arabic, please take time to listen to the lyrics -- all of them -- and their context. If not, this song is not for you.
@larapsodia lol it's always good to just use another ad hominem rather than making a point. makes for less mental effort on your part. i have a 2 year old, and i think it's hilarious to say poo poo. also, if my 2 year old encountered the word poo poo by way of attaining an advanced knowledge of a difficult, non-cognate language, i would be rather proud of her. of course, when you're on the rag, it's hard not to get a little school-marmish.
@larapsodia I don't think it's moronic at all to notice the similarity between the Arabic words in the chorus and a particularly resonant word in English. I've been studying Arabic for many years, and I've spoken to hundreds of Arabic speakers and students in that time, and no one has ever made this connection before (maybe anyone, anywhere?). Other than that, I find the video to be funny, clever, well-produced. Although I don't understand all the lyrics, I don't see anything offensive here.
@larapsodia I don't think it's moronic at all to notice the similarity between the Arabic words in the chorus and a particularly resonant word in English. I've been studying Arabic for many years, and I've spoken to hundreds of Arabic speakers and students in that time, and no one has ever made this connection before (maybe anyone, anywhere?). Other than that, I find the video to be funny, clever, well-produced. Although I don't understand all the lyrics, I don't see anything offensive here.
@larapsodia I don't think it's moronic at all to notice the similarity between the Arabic words in the chorus and a particularly resonant word in English. I've been studying Arabic for many years, and I've spoken to hundreds of Arabic speakers and students in that time, and no one has ever made this connection before (maybe anyone, anywhere?). Other than that, I find the video to be funny, clever, well-produced. Although I don't understand all the lyrics, I don't see anything offensive here.
Just curious - how many megalomaniac, inconsiderate pseudo-intellectual racists did it take to assemble this video?
mjwestoo4 1 year ago
haters gonna hate. someone's obviously missing the point here, and I don't think it's Thalith Alif.
swimmer315 1 year ago
Awesome. Any criticism of this, while perhaps well-intentioned, is most certainly based on a very superficial viewing. I believe whole-heartedly that the impulse that created this is innocent and good-natured. And the work is exceptional, given the time constraints of a language immersion program. I think it's ironic and vindicating how even the smallest spark of passion and originality arouses immediate repugnance in those with sleepy minds...
Sveccha93 1 year ago 2
You guys put some time and effort into it which I commend. I'm in 2.5 so I can't comment on the grammar. However, you had to have know that there would be some backlash.
studaddy43260 1 year ago
Perhaps all the uproar over this video is indicative of the point it is trying to make. Perhaps I'm reading too deeply into it, but if not, bravo shebab.
kingodabongo 1 year ago
You guys are a bunch of immature assholes.
larapsodia 1 year ago
@larapsodia Not exactly the most eloquent way to put it, but you're welcome to your opinion and in the interest of dialogue, it would be great to know why you feel that way.
av2247 1 year ago
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LevinsonAri 1 year ago
@larapsodia, speaking of immature: engaging in ad hominem attacks as a substitute for actual critique is a technique most commonly employed by 12-year-olds and politicians.
Assuming you describe the work, rather than the author, as "immature," I don't think anyone is going to entirely disagree with you! After all, the central humorous conceit here is using Arabic expressions as homophones for English obscenities. But satire often rises above its admittedly low-brow gimmicks.
LevinsonAri 1 year ago
@LevinsonAri This isn't satire, it's stupidity, and it's immature not to notice the difference.
I mean, really, making English cuss words out of words in other languages and then feeling like you created something is just moronic, like a two-year-old yelling "poo poo" over and over again and feeling really pleased with himself.
And, as for my "ad hominem" attack, you guys are the assholes who put your teachers' names on something designed to offend them, then posted it on the internet.
larapsodia 1 year ago
@larapsodia First, as clarification, not one line in this song is meant to offend. Lyrics, dress, and music are combined to comment on an environment where the language of conversation is always arabic, and the language of thought is always english. Second, the words that resemble other words form only the first and simplest level of meaning in the song. If you have studied Arabic, please take time to listen to the lyrics -- all of them -- and their context. If not, this song is not for you.
av2247 1 year ago
@larapsodia lol it's always good to just use another ad hominem rather than making a point. makes for less mental effort on your part. i have a 2 year old, and i think it's hilarious to say poo poo. also, if my 2 year old encountered the word poo poo by way of attaining an advanced knowledge of a difficult, non-cognate language, i would be rather proud of her. of course, when you're on the rag, it's hard not to get a little school-marmish.
Sveccha93 1 year ago 2
@larapsodia I don't think it's moronic at all to notice the similarity between the Arabic words in the chorus and a particularly resonant word in English. I've been studying Arabic for many years, and I've spoken to hundreds of Arabic speakers and students in that time, and no one has ever made this connection before (maybe anyone, anywhere?). Other than that, I find the video to be funny, clever, well-produced. Although I don't understand all the lyrics, I don't see anything offensive here.
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@larapsodia I don't think it's moronic at all to notice the similarity between the Arabic words in the chorus and a particularly resonant word in English. I've been studying Arabic for many years, and I've spoken to hundreds of Arabic speakers and students in that time, and no one has ever made this connection before (maybe anyone, anywhere?). Other than that, I find the video to be funny, clever, well-produced. Although I don't understand all the lyrics, I don't see anything offensive here.
39lal 1 year ago
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@larapsodia I don't think it's moronic at all to notice the similarity between the Arabic words in the chorus and a particularly resonant word in English. I've been studying Arabic for many years, and I've spoken to hundreds of Arabic speakers and students in that time, and no one has ever made this connection before (maybe anyone, anywhere?). Other than that, I find the video to be funny, clever, well-produced. Although I don't understand all the lyrics, I don't see anything offensive here.
39lal 1 year ago
Dope video.
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ceduous 1 year ago