Monthly Archives: March 2010

Sexual Harassment On the Streets Of Beirut

2 incidents which come to mind but the list is long believe me…

Being followed while driving. Or having a man drive up to your window during traffic, making faces, hand gestures or saying something like “fee majel nit3araf?”  I don’t want to generalize but I get a feeling not many of us like to be picked up like that, so “ Yeh?akid MA FEE Majel.”  My friend has a “Baby on Board” sticker on her car, and it never stopped anyone from harassing her.

Walking down the street- what an ordeal it’s become! I was making my way back to my car from the hairdresser yesterday, and I almost doubted myself thinking maybe I had a huge mark on my forehead, or forgot to put on some clothes because it was a zoo, I tell you. Men yelling profanities from their cars, the guy lurking on the sidewalk store, the valet guy, the Sukleen man,  everyone had an opinion.

One man decided to actually follow me, ten meters behind. I’d walk, turn and look. He’d continue staring and stop too. I’d walk again, he’d follow. So I sprinted. He ran too!!  I then pulled the biggest Lebanese drama  you can imagine on him. People got curious and wanted to know what the heck did this guy do to me. A crowd formed within seconds. I let the world know he was following me.

He was terrified and it serves him right. He acted oblivious to what I was saying like I was a psycho

Chicken Shit ran as fast as he appeared.

And there you have it ladies, we must fight this rising trend. Bisoux

Image: Rong Jiaojiao

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Who Wants To Be Alone?

I’ve been hearing this song all over the radio lately but  had no idea it was two of my favs, Nelly Furtado and Tiesto!!  The beat is great, so great in fact I wish it were the weekend again. Bisoux

Le Bisou Est Aussi Un Droit- Damn Right!!

My friend Tweeted this hilarious parody that takes a jab at Joallierie Moukarzel’s shallow campaign for women to demand their rights to well… jewelry.  I wrote about it awhile back but now minmichwi.blogspot.com posted this video showing an older woman trying to demand her right to..A KISS!!  I’m loving this dry sarastic humour. Big shout out to the genius behind it. BISOUX!

Professions That Are Most Likely To Cheat

For Women

1. Teachers
2. Stay-at-home Moms
3. Nurses
4. Administrative Assistants
5. Real Estate Agent

For Men:
1. Physicians
2. Police Officers
3. Lawyers
4. Real Estate Agents
5. Engineers

Interesting Article.., teachers and police officers eh? Who would have thought! Bisoux

What Lebanese Women Want- Boys Take Notes

1) Don’t turn into a vulgar baboon ( wazwaz-style) with your bros when we’re around. We get that that’s how you bond, but we ‘d much rather you kept it classy.

2) Even if you don’t like hearing about the girl that copied our outfit or how our friend is being two-faced, pretend like you do. We are venting! Be supportive, nod, interact and give advice, don’t doz off into open space, we know when you’re not listening!

3) If your friend- is being a ass, do something about it.  It’s not part of our plans to take over your life or whip you, he just really crossed the line and you need to let him know it’s not cool.

4) Don’t get jealous and especially possessive, we’re not 6 and you’re not our fathers, we date you. not report to you.

5) Don’t compare us to your ex-girlfriends. As of now, we are the sexiest ones in your life.

6) No, we are not out to get married- but the option should be there.  The last thing we want, is to spend 3 years with you only to find out on the fourth that you’re not ready to commit- you can’t have it all. If you don’t see us in your future, you’re probably not gonna get to see us right now either.

7) Don’t cheat, it just makes you a liar and a coward. Save your excuses, you’re either a man or you’re not.

We want many many things, these are just the basics. Thoughts? Bisoux

Mon Obsession Du Jour

This song from Owl City’s  makes my heart flutter! Bisoux

What Men Really Want- Especially Lebanese Men

1) A smart yet very sexy women- men are picky, they wanna be able to have a challenging conversation with a girl yet they want her to resemble somewhat of a cover-girl. She also needs to be fun and exciting – always up for having a good time.

2) An open-minded yet conservative girl- she needs to be able to sleep- out on the getaway weekends to Faraya- yet they prefer her to be from a family that actually calls to ask her where she is . ( Bint 3ayleh ya3ni)

3)She needs to be confident enough to not complain about her body, yet cool enough to share a good hearty meal with him, ya3ni if he feels like having Barbar after the Sahra- she better not complain about her weight.

4)Respect, respect, respect- men hate it when we go off on them- this  is the biggest threat to their masculinity, no matter how bad they eff-up , they don’t expect you to scold them for it. (Yes, we share diff ideas of respect- they think it’s us not shouting at them- we think it’s them not making us look bad by checking out our competition.)

5) Boy time. Alone. Men need their space, even if it’s sitting home playing pS3 with their best buds,  when they feel  this no longer becomes an option for them- they’ll be looking for away OUT.

The list goes on – but I’d prefer to hear from others too! Bisoux

Ivy Loves Shankaboot!!

The nice folks over from Shankaboot invited me to the launch but I wasn’t able to make it , however, I did watch it and I adore that little delivery boy- Suliemen– who calls himself – Shankaboot. It’s the first web-drama series of it’s kind in the Middle East.  Does this series have potential? Hell yes, it’s so real and raw, it takes us on a journey to the real side- streets of Beirut, through the eyes of none other than a  delivery boy on a mobilat. Shankaboot delivers everything from Mloukheyeh to Always- with or without wings! And what can I say, the guy really knows how to treat a girl;) labneh and carrots? If you haven’t seen it yet, take a look. Bisoux

Rare Photos Of The Rich and Famous

Kate Moss and Johnny Depp

Audrey Hepburn

Monroe and JFK

Marilyn Monroe

What a collection! You can check out the rest of the pics here. Bisoux

Weirdest Flavored Chips

seriously?

The strangest combination

WTF???

Kharoof ou na3na3???

alcoholic chips?

What an interesting collection of strangely flavored chips. Those were a couple of my favorites, you can check out the rest here. Bisoux