Some may argue that Saudi is a country stuck in the middle ages, a foolish statement overall, but one that can be reinforced with some pieces of evidence.
The middle ages in question here are the 70s, and the evidence is the afro culture. The ethnicity in Saudi means that a large proportion of the population have curly hair, and apparently the only barber being incarcerated in Riyadh in 1973 meant that the streets suddenly transformed into the marshes of black. fast forward into 2009, where the afro style has made a comeback, also known locally as 'Cadash'. Obviously under the rules of decency (read - decent appearance) if someone is caught in the street with a cadash, that would be the equivalent of exposing pubic hair, as in there are consequences, the least of being getting a Bruce Willes style haircut.
So what happens when Saudis live abroad? They go wild, in a bad way. I have seen so many cadash out there, with complete works such as low waste, mask like sunglasses and other accessories so revolting they would shut down a power plant.
I even saw a bunch of Saudis, all cadash. they were such an incredible sight I would think that Japanese businessmen would hire them to walk in shopping malls to sweep the ceilings clean.
The freedom here in Britannia (UK) is not always easy on the eyes, no wonder getting a haircut cost so much, there are no economies of scale.
I love the pic. :D
ReplyDeleteThank you, I try. You can write a ransom note in video game names
ReplyDeleteI've come across quite a few of these saudis who've 'lived abroad' :O May God help them!
ReplyDeleteI just enjoy reading your blog.I love your observations of all the goings on in KSA.Keep them coming.
ReplyDeletewhat,s going on with the saudies in all the aspects of live is something normal and can be seen in other countries as a sign of modernization but the way you see that is reflecting your own narrow veiw of the big seen ,get wiser body.
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