Author Topic: felix rex moves to Cairo (Read 321025 times)

slobber · « **Reply #2500 on:** June 30, 2014, 07:09:08 AM »

I will pray that their stupidity doesn't rub off on you and Mrs. Rex.

felix rex · « **Reply #2501 on:** June 30, 2014, 07:48:05 AM »

They just prevented another bombing at the Supreme Constitutional Court, as the MB tried to get on the board (allegedly, at least; it would actually surprise me if the MB did anything major before their massive march to tahrir after prayers tonight).

Oh, did I mention it's Ramadan? So, along with the anniversaries, we get extra religious tension and everyone super irritable because they're fasting. Ramadan is peak season for watching slap fights in the streets, with both parties shouting "I'm fasting!" "Oh, I'm fasting, too!"

Pete · « **Reply #2502 on:** June 30, 2014, 08:48:05 AM »

What is the opinion of the locals on World Cup athletes during Ramadan? Do they get a "pass," or would the average guy on the street expect Muslim athletes to adhere to fasting when they are in the World Cup?

Kat Kid · « **Reply #2503 on:** June 30, 2014, 08:56:58 AM »

Quote from: Pete on June 30, 2014, 08:48:05 AM

What is the opinion of the locals on World Cup athletes during Ramadan? Do they get a "pass," or would the average guy on the street expect Muslim athletes to adhere to fasting when they are in the World Cup?

They fast.

Pete · « **Reply #2504 on:** June 30, 2014, 09:14:08 AM »

Quote from: Kat Kid on June 30, 2014, 08:56:58 AM

Quote from: Pete on June 30, 2014, 08:48:05 AM
What is the opinion of the locals on World Cup athletes during Ramadan? Do they get a "pass," or would the average guy on the street expect Muslim athletes to adhere to fasting when they are in the World Cup?

They fast.

Incorrect.

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Algeria captain Madjid Bougherra has indicated he will observe the holy month, but Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil and France defender Bacary Sagna have said they will not.

The ol' "travel" loop hole, it would seem.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/28082432

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Algeria's players are being left to decide whether or not they observe the Ramadan fast during Monday's World Cup game against Germany, with coach Vahid Halilhodzic saying it's not a divisive issue.

CNS · « **Reply #2505 on:** June 30, 2014, 09:17:30 AM »

Area code rule. Doesn't count.

Pete · « **Reply #2506 on:** June 30, 2014, 09:18:30 AM »

Quote from: CNS on June 30, 2014, 09:17:30 AM

Area code rule. Doesn't count.

Some rules are universal and bind us all together, ya know.

felix rex · « **Reply #2507 on:** June 30, 2014, 09:29:30 AM »

Yeah. You can get exemptions for all sorts of things and just do your fast in a different month. I'm not sure about the local clubs, though. The two biggest rivals just played. I'll check.

CNS · « **Reply #2508 on:** June 30, 2014, 09:31:07 AM »

I would file for a special exemption to just fast every other Friday all year long. Really spread out my sacrifice or love of god or whatever. Really live that crap, you know?

Pete · « **Reply #2509 on:** June 30, 2014, 09:32:46 AM »

Quote from: CNS on June 30, 2014, 09:31:07 AM

I would file for a special exemption to just fast every other Friday all year long. Really spread out my sacrifice or love of god or whatever. Really live that crap, you know?

I would choose Mondays.

Pete · « **Reply #2510 on:** June 30, 2014, 09:33:35 AM »

Wait, no, Fridays would be great. Then hit it hard at sundown. Fridays it is.

CNS · « **Reply #2511 on:** June 30, 2014, 09:35:35 AM »

Quote from: Pete on June 30, 2014, 09:32:46 AM

Quote from: CNS on June 30, 2014, 09:31:07 AM
I would file for a special exemption to just fast every other Friday all year long. Really spread out my sacrifice or love of god or whatever. Really live that crap, you know?

I would choose Mondays.

Well, whatevs day the street potato venders are closed. Friday was just spitballing.

Quote from: Pete on June 30, 2014, 09:33:35 AM

Wait, no, Fridays would be great. Then hit it hard at sundown. Fridays it is.

Yeah, the post fast booze would really hit home at midnight to kick off the weekend.

bubbles4ksu · « **Reply #2512 on:** June 30, 2014, 09:47:22 AM »

ramadan around the summer solstice would really suck. i'd try to stay in bed past noon if my only job that day was to create mayhem after prayers.

Pete · « **Reply #2513 on:** June 30, 2014, 09:49:15 AM »

Quote from: bubbles4ksu on June 30, 2014, 09:47:22 AM

ramadan around the summer solstice would really suck. i'd try to stay in bed past noon if my only job that day was to create mayhem after prayers.

Winter Ramadan is the best, for sure.

felix rex · « **Reply #2514 on:** June 30, 2014, 10:19:37 AM »

Quote from: bubbles4ksu on June 30, 2014, 09:47:22 AM

ramadan around the summer solstice would really suck. i'd try to stay in bed past noon if my only job that day was to create mayhem after prayers.

The local staff at the embassy works reduced hours during Ramadan, and everyone makes a point not to eat or drink in front of them. Meanwhile, they show up late, leave early and accomplish very little aside from smoking a crap ton of cigarettes. EVERYBODY hates summer Ramadan.

felix rex · « **Reply #2515 on:** June 30, 2014, 10:24:57 AM »

Also, the Olajuwon story has proved to be a very popular anecdote. I may see if the press office will post it on twitter.

felix rex · « **Reply #2516 on:** June 30, 2014, 12:20:33 PM »

Ajnad Misr came to play this Ramadan. Not only did they claim today's attacks, but they said their statement three days ago was only meant to lure security forces into a trap, using new "undetectable" IEDs that are also impervious to signal era.

felix rex · « **Reply #2517 on:** July 01, 2014, 08:12:13 AM »

Quote from: felix rex on June 30, 2014, 06:46:07 AM

Already new updated scores, this time with video:

Bombs: 5
Deaths: 3
Injuries: ? (lots)

To clarify, these are outside the rough ridin' presidential palace. And look at this video: These dipshits are all just nonchalantly strolling around and leaning over the goddamn bomb to see how the tech is getting along with defusing it then BOOOM:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGNhLU5SNvM&feature=youtu.be

On the subject of oddly casual Egyptian reactions to sudden life-threatening situations, check out this security cam footage of a coptic storeowner being kidnapped yesterday by five armed militants. Notice when everyone else starts cowering and diving behind tables (there's no sound, but that's when the shooting started) and pay particular attention to the man in the white cap near the center of the screen.

XocolateThundarr · « **Reply #2518 on:** July 01, 2014, 09:11:35 AM »

White cap dude don't care.

ben ji · « **Reply #2519 on:** July 01, 2014, 10:23:36 AM »

Whichever group goes by "Land of the Quiver" should definitely start using a bow n arrow in some attacks, really embrace the name.

felix rex · « **Reply #2520 on:** July 01, 2014, 11:47:05 AM »

Quote from: ben ji on July 01, 2014, 10:23:36 AM

Whichever group goes by "Land of the Quiver" should definitely start using a bow n arrow in some attacks, really embrace the name.

"Land of the Quiver" is actually an ancient name for Egypt, apparently because it's shaped like an old timey quiver.

But sadly, arrows are not great IEDs, which is how the war inside the city is waged.

CNS · « **Reply #2521 on:** July 01, 2014, 11:55:37 AM »

Can also mean to shake in fear, no?

felix rex · « **Reply #2522 on:** July 01, 2014, 12:09:30 PM »

Best say that with a smile on your face.

felix rex · « **Reply #2523 on:** July 01, 2014, 01:51:01 PM »

About 20 high school students protested poor school funding outside the Ministry of Education today. It went really well.

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Emo EMAW · « **Reply #2524 on:** July 01, 2014, 01:55:23 PM »

So people tuck their cars in at night?