So it’s 2010. New decade, and so its time for a new life.
…Or at least a new blogging style.
I wanted my first post of the decade to have a bit of a new flare to it,
something a little more uplifting then heavy posts about Muharram, and
Islamic martyrdom (#FBI, we’re talking about Karbala 680 CE, not terrorism).
In any case, I thought I’d share my favorite comedians with you all, and show
that Allah can Muslims funny, too (I mean me being funny, since none of the comedians are Muslims).
I like edgy ethnic humor, particularly about Mideasterners. Given that I’m a dork, I also love political
and historical humor. I consider religious humor a bit too heretical.
So without further ado, check out three clips from my three favorite comedians:
Omid Djalili is an Iranian Bahai with a hell of a humor. He reminds me easily of a family friend in Boca Raton. I love his off-color humor about his background, mainly because it matches my own.
Eddie Izzard is a riot. If I ever became a comedian (and its seriously crossed my mind oh, maybe a dozen times this past week), I’d probably mix Izzard with Djalili, minus the whole obese/cross-dressing thing.
Maz Jabrani hastam Shah e Humor. If there’s a guy who understands Persians even better than I do, it’s Maz. I’ll give him credit on his Arab identity routine, also.
