our war: the lighter side

Let me break the piercing silence here with a couple of jokes circulating around. Making up jokes in the face of adversity is a phenomenon for social scientists to analyze. I will not even venture there. Some of the humor is lost to the translation so I will try to translate those that are least affected. As with all local jokes, you may have to be familiar with the local politics to really appreciate the humor. Anyway here goes:

• Minister Nayla Mouawad has threatened the opposition forces that she would go on national TV without makeup if they do not withdraw their militia from the streets.

• The opposition demonstrators protested against the government, calling for its resignation, because it allowed the import of bad quality tires that do not produce very thick dark smoke when burnt.

• Carlos Edde forces have taken over the amusement park in Beirut.

• The opposition took over the ministry of education and forged a brevet certificate (grade 9) for minister Suleiman Franjieh.

• The Super Star singers (program on Future TV) have surrendered their places to Firqat el Wilaya (Hezbollah related choral group)

• Michel Mouawad is giving a press conference on Tiji channel (for children).

And if you come across more, feel free to add here.
Stay safe.