Following are excerpts from a satire on the hypocrisy of the Egyptian media, which was posted on the Internet on March 8, 2011.
"The Radio and TV Union presents:"
"What Are the Transformers? Now You Will Know!"
Egyptian journalist: "People, do you want us to give a damn about a bunch of kids? There's no need to blow things out of proportion. Let us do our job. You know what? Let them wait."
Title: "January 26"
Egyptian journalist: "With your permission, I would like to say something very important. The way the security forces dealt with the demonstrators was very gentle. I noticed this myself, and I dare anyone to say otherwise."
Title: "January 29, after the withdrawal of the security forces"
Egyptian journalist: "Let me say to the people with ulterior motives, both within Egypt and outside it: Get away from Egypt. Have mercy on Egypt. Do not corrupt the pure youth. Egypt will remain safe and pure."
Title: "Tuesday night, after Mubarak's sentimental speech"
Egyptian journalist: "Long live Mubarak! Long live the leader of Egypt! You are the man of war and peace, the leader of the [1973] aerial attacks. You are our leader. We are all behind you. These people do not appreciate you. Without you, we are nothing. We are always behind you, President."
Title: "After the battle of the camels [and the donkeys]"
Egyptian journalist: "A resolute stand must be taken against anyone who attacked the honorable NDP members, who went out to celebrate President Mubarak, riding horses and camels."
Title: "A quarter of an hour after the resignation –what do you think he will do?
"Oh my God, this is not happening!"
Egyptian journalist: "Long live Egypt! Egypt, the army, and the people are one! I salute the youth of the revolution. I have been with them from day one. I almost lost an eye because of the brutal forces, but none of that matters. Egypt is my motherland! I am willing to serve it in any position. Long live the revolution of the youth! Allah Akbar!
"With greetings, Everyman" […]
