I know a lot of people have been praising this show because Mo Amer is the main guy behind the whole thing and is a Palestinian and a Muslim? Yikes. I've watched only one episode, and it's the same bland thing over and over - only difference is that the people behind the scenes are actually Palestinians and Muslims degrading their culture and religion to fit in and appeal to everyone else.
I'm tired of stories where people sell out their cultures and faith after living in the US. Just a few things: Mo is dating. He also goes by "Mo", which leaves a bitter taste in most Arabs' and Muslims' mouths. He has a tattoo. He curses and uses really vulgar language. Foul music plays in the episode. He drinks alcohol and smokes (though the smoking is actually a little accurate for Arabs).
I don't even think I've gathered all that's wrong with this type of representation, and by looking at other reviews, it doesn't seem to get any better.. especially if it's accurate that Mo makes confession to a Catholic priest (which takes you out of the fold of Islam).
When are we finally going to see some representation where a Muslim actually preserves their faith and culture instead of sacrificing it to "flourish" in America? Mo having that background does not make this show any better. In fact, I think it makes it worse.
I'd rather not have any representation than having this sellout nonsense.
EDIT: I can acknowledge that some people might still find this relatable. Even though this is honestly a sad truth, it also doesn't change the fact that this show only adds to the massive pile of this repetitive type of representation. There is no uniqueness in it, and I'd still frankly rather not have celebrations of this nonsense. I'd encourage anyone that relates to this to reassess their position with their culture and religion.
I'm tired of stories where people sell out their cultures and faith after living in the US. Just a few things: Mo is dating. He also goes by "Mo", which leaves a bitter taste in most Arabs' and Muslims' mouths. He has a tattoo. He curses and uses really vulgar language. Foul music plays in the episode. He drinks alcohol and smokes (though the smoking is actually a little accurate for Arabs).
I don't even think I've gathered all that's wrong with this type of representation, and by looking at other reviews, it doesn't seem to get any better.. especially if it's accurate that Mo makes confession to a Catholic priest (which takes you out of the fold of Islam).
When are we finally going to see some representation where a Muslim actually preserves their faith and culture instead of sacrificing it to "flourish" in America? Mo having that background does not make this show any better. In fact, I think it makes it worse.
I'd rather not have any representation than having this sellout nonsense.
EDIT: I can acknowledge that some people might still find this relatable. Even though this is honestly a sad truth, it also doesn't change the fact that this show only adds to the massive pile of this repetitive type of representation. There is no uniqueness in it, and I'd still frankly rather not have celebrations of this nonsense. I'd encourage anyone that relates to this to reassess their position with their culture and religion.