By: Salma Gharraf Now that we’re done with finals, we’re in desperate need of a break from the stress, pressure and constant panic that we were put in, we deserve it. So, if you’re as shawar3eyya as I am, then … Continue reading Cairene Babes! Here’re Low Budget Outing Ideas for You & Your Shella
I’ve cried to Shim El Yasmine, Inni Mnih and Bishuf more times than I would like to admit. But haven’t we (read: fruity gen-z Cairenes) all? Other than that, I’m pretty sure we all have memories attached to Mashrou’ Leila … Continue reading Mashrou’ Leila Matters to Cairene Gen-Z Babes, Here’s Why
Disclaimer: This is in no way a direct attack on any entity as much as it is a critique of certain discourses and narratives that have always been and continue to be unacceptable. Content Warning: mentions of violence, rape, and … Continue reading Mosalsalat Ramadan: On Nationalism, Erasure, Exclusionary Politics, and Reproducing Rape Culture
By: Neda Elewa Chapeu, we’re in tears. That’s the least I can say. I fiercely applaud the production team for this year’s Vodafone commercial. The music, the performance, the dresses and the choreography – every single thing. That’s art, true … Continue reading The Return of a (Camp) Icon – Why Sherihan’s Story Matters, Especially to Us
By: Salma and Farouhita Ramadan Mubarak lovelies!! We don’t know about you, but we’re definitely beyond excited for this year’s holy month. Since we had to spend the last one in quarantine, and this time we won’t, hopefully, hanekhrebha ba! … Continue reading 6 of Our Ramadan Dessert Predictions (and Some Ideas)
By: TT Team We’re 5 days away from Mother’s Day and we’re scrambling to find gifts for our mothers. Honestly, that’s partially because we’re broke but mostly because we’ve had exams all of last week and this week and we’re … Continue reading Here’s a List of Local Brands to Gift Your Mama From Last Minute for Mother’s Day
By: Salma and Neda Yes, this is another one of our nostalgia-induced pieces where we take you on a walk down memory lane, back not to teta’s embrace but mama’s tafsees besela while running commentary on the living room couch. … Continue reading 8 Turkish Mosalsalat (Hi, Mohanad) We Curled Up on the Couch with Mama to Watch
By: Salma + Neda + Fadila We all had these nights when we curled up beside our tetas and moms with the TV on and watched intently as Zat or Wanees turned the course of the mosalsal around. If it … Continue reading 10 Mosalsalat Every Arab Kid Probably Watched Growing Up on Fridays at Teta’s
By: Neda Ahmed I feel you, all the currently available shows and movies suck. Sure as hell I’ll not be watching any r*pe culture-promoting movie (60% of rom-coms + action movies on Netflix) nor will I watch a plot-less mosalsal … Continue reading 10 TV Shows and Movies Coming This Jan and Feb That We’re Super Excited For
By: Salma Gharraf In our short teenage years, we stumble upon some of these Hamadas in our lives (w yaretna ma shofna khela2hom, bas aho ba’a nassib) Our first Hamada is everyone’s friend, he’s a really popular dude who owns … Continue reading Can We Stop Excusing a Man’s Abusive Behavior Just Because He’s a “Nice Guy”?
