Is the media biased, I mean even the arab terrorists they use in TV shows arent really arabic.
2006-08-17 14:36:33 · 14 answers · asked by mezmoerize2000 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television
There are plenty Mahershalalhashbaz Ali from The 4400, Tony Shalhoub from Monk.
Casey Kasem he is of Palestinian/Lebanese heritage
Famous Arab-Americans such as Salma Hayek, Doug Flutie, Shakira, Paula Abdul, Tiffany, Shannon Elizabeth of “American Pie,” etc.
Grow up and keep your racism to yourself.
2006-08-17 14:43:35 · answer #1 · answered by Man 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Simply becasue the Jews are controlling the media and always had, and not only the actors are Jews, also the producers, managers etc; that's why, in American movies, they always try to make the jewish guys look cool and the Arabs or muslims as either terrorists or low class people, it's really sad !
Besides, to make into the industry you have to be willing to do partial or full nudity which is still a taboo in Arab cultures and no self respected Arab would do it !
2006-08-18 13:37:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Is the media biased? Of course, but not against Arabs. All the media cares about is money and ratings. If an ethnic group doesn't drive consumption of products, they don't get represented in TV. Consumer demand drives commercials, commercials pay for television.
Please don't mistake avarice for prejudice. They're both bad, but different.
2006-08-17 21:47:05 · answer #3 · answered by Karl the Webmaster 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Los Angeles, where most television shows are produced, has a large Jewish population. So there are more Jewish actors around. Plus, when any population tries to get on television, it is a struggle. First it was blacks, then gays, and now Muslims. Years before that women had to fight to perform in plays.
2006-08-19 23:09:18 · answer #4 · answered by Arp3276 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why are all the blacks criminals? the mexicans illegals? the media is very biased, you shouldn't need to ask that. arabs are just now starting to be "socially acceptable" so maybe you will see more of them on tv. remember, at one time women were not acceptable and were portrayed by men ;)
2006-08-17 21:42:41 · answer #5 · answered by advicemom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure there are arabics or muslim....we just may not know of the religious background....but Tony Shaloub...(from Wings, from Monk and another more recent show I think)....He's lebanese and either muslims or catholics I think! He's the only one I could think of!
2006-08-17 21:46:46 · answer #6 · answered by Ronique 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i supposed the arabic and muslims are still demure and conservative..sex act is a big no-no for the muslims..it is just so forbidden..maybe it's ok for the jewish to act..and who knows..maybe the directors are simply to scared that the arabics mite blow them up or sth..lol!
2006-08-17 21:44:57 · answer #7 · answered by whoa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out Lost or Crossing Jordan. What about the Simpsons lol
2006-08-17 21:43:10 · answer #8 · answered by sponggie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As I understand it, Muslim and Jewish are both religions. So please explain how you can visually see what someone believes in their heart and mind?
Or did you really not think this question out?
And by the way, the phrase is "a lot" not "alot" .
2006-08-17 21:49:37 · answer #9 · answered by Winter_Decay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What about "Sayed" on the show Lost?
2006-08-17 21:43:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋