Flintstones censored in United Arab Emirates

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Flintstones censored in United Arab Emirates	[Jul. 11th, 2009\|09:46 am] Douglas Spencer
A new Middle East crisis erupted last night as Dubai television refused to broadcast 'The Flintstones'. A spokesman said the people of Dubai do not understand the humour; however, those in Abu Dhabi do. [source]
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beermat
2009-07-11 09:18 am (UTC)

must... not... groan... (it only encourages him)

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la_marquise_de_
2009-07-11 09:23 am (UTC)

It has to be said that I never found them particularly funny, either. Too middle American.
ANd, you know, *Groand*

Edited at 2009-07-11 09:23 am (UTC)

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purple_peril
2009-07-11 09:31 am (UTC)

*groan*

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alexmc
2009-07-11 10:41 am (UTC)

Oh, there was a joke there? Oh yes. I see it now.

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guybles
2009-07-11 11:05 am (UTC)

It took me several readings (much like the Pseudo Names in Private Eye) before I managed to get the pronounciation right. But as a pun, I'm afraid it's hanging by a Fred.

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