Yasser Arafat, coming to terms with the fact that he is no longer considered the leader of the Palestinian people by world leaders, has taken on a new role in his life; that of a movie critic.
"I really like the movies." Stated Yasser Arafat, "Don't get me wrong. I still hate America, but I love Hollywood. I can separate entertainment from politics. I'm good like that. Anyhow. Yes. I watched the movie that Mel Gibson made, The Passion Of The Christ. I liked it very much. It was not that violent. I mean, believe me, I've done, I mean, I've seen worst."
Mr. Arafat watched the movie at his headquarters in the West Bank city of Ramallah along with other prominent Palestinian and Christian leaders.
"President Arafat really enjoyed the film," stated a source close to Mr. Arafat who watched the movie with him, "He did not think it was anti-Semitic at all. And if he thinks that, then you know it's not. He is a very partial person. He can appreciate all sorts of religions and has no problem with the Jews and Israel. So, of course, his recommendation carries a lot of weight."
Nabil Abu Rdainah, Mr. Arafat's advisor, said that Arafat hailed the movie as historic. "He was extremely moved by the movie," stated Mr. Rdainah, "He liked it so much, he asked Mr. Gibson to personally work on a movie he is currently writing, appropriately entitled 'The Passion Of The Allah'. Mr. Gibson said he would review it and get back to him. He is very excited."
"I looked at the script that Mr. Arafat gave me," stated Mel Gibson, "It has potential. But there is not enough hatred and blame toward the Jews in it, so I will have to change it a bit. You know, it will make for good marketing and publicity."
Mr. Arafat is in current negotiations with Roger Ebert to create a movie review program to air locally in Palestinian Television called "Arafat and Ebert At The Movies". Depending on its popularity, it may seek syndication in most of the Arab world and Israel.
posted by: sonotfunny (reply)
post date: 04.11.04 (6:38 am)
is making a joke of the Palestinian/Israeli war supposed to be funny?
'I give it 5 machine guns.'