In Egypt, one of the most popular TV personalities is the puppet host of “Live From the Duplex.” Egyptians apparently like the puppet for its opinions of Parliament, as reported by AL Monitor:
Abla Fahita has often criticized the conduct of the country’s parliament, with the puppet presenter of the show describing parliamentarians as “defects” in a satirical song on the program’s April 7 episode. She maintained her criticism and attack on independent member of parliament Elhami Ajina during the show’s April 14 episode, following Ajina’s statements that he would submit an urgent motion to the government requesting that the program be halted and financial penalties imposed on Abla Fahita for denigrating members of parliament and accusing them of profiteering.
Sometimes politicians hate being entertainers. In this case, the show has received a warning and is modifying its behavior:
[The production team] has lately acquiesced to the conditions set by the management of the channel and its financiers to refrain from criticizing Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, though that may not be the only measure guaranteeing its on-air survival.
Still, it’s good to see another country cares so much about its future that it’ll lampoon an institution not seen as being up to snuff.
