Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Female Saudi Poet Known for Controversial Verses Game Show Final

A Saudi woman received a death threat last week after she appeared on “Poet of Millions,” Abu Dhabi’s version of the game show “American Idol” — which features aspiring poets instead of singers — and recited a poem attacking clerics for “terrorizing people and preying on everyone seeking peace.”

http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/19/female-saudi-poet-known-for-controversial-verses-reaches-game-show-final/

2 comments:

Brandi said...

Jen! This is so awesome, thanks for sharing! Inspiring.

p.s. Poet of Millions, U.S. version, anyone?

Anyone?

Bueller?

becca said...

I'll play with you, B-Ho! It could be an AWP sensation!