Each year, various Egyptian and Arab TV channels compete to showcase diversified content during the holy month of Ramadan, often prompting debate on the suitability of content for families and children. Prank shows usually take the lion share of this debate. This year, Ramez Magnoon Ramsy (Ramez is Officially Crazy) was one of the most anticipated prank shows as it has quickly become a Ramadan entertainment staple. The seventh edition of the Ramadan regular attracted 120 million views in the first two days of the Holy Month, along with Khaly Balek Men Fifi (Be Careful about Fifi), which is presented by actress and belly-dancer Fifi Abdo. Both have been aired on the Dubai-based MBC network channels, among them MBC Masr which operates under the regulation of the MBC group. However, since 2011, Ramez’s show in particular has been at the heart of contention as his pranks have involved heavily spooking guests – famous figures in entertainment, sport and media – through the use of animal props, underground tunnels, waterfalls, and this year, a torture chair. Moreover, the energetic host often carries out blunt and abrasive commentary regarding his guests, prompting…
Psychiatrists: Ramez’ Ramadan Pranks Show Harms Children as It Encourages Bullying
May 18, 2020
