A comedy news show airing in Iraq that pokes fun at America's involvement in the region, the Iraqi government and the various militias has become an instant hit with the Iraqi people. The series, which is hosted by one man who plays six different characters, is called Hurry Up! He's Dead, an Iraqi slang term. The show is set in the year 2017 and is hosted by Saaed, the last man alive in Iraq. And yes, the Americans are still there. The show is produced during Ramadan, and it airs just as Muslims are breaking their fast. Talib al-Sudani, the creator of the show, insists the show does not support any specific government, and that he himself does not support any government. While the show does air in Iraq, it actually tapes in Dubai where it's less dangerous and more convenient.
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10-10-2006 @ 3:49PM
erroneous_nick said...
I was reading about this the other day and the article described some of what goes on in the show: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2003291400_ramadan06.html
Sounds hilarious. Any chance we'll get to see a dubbed/subtitled version?
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10-16-2006 @ 7:18AM
forzaq8 said...
seem intersting , i'll try to watch it
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