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Thursday, June 11, 2009

Books Like an American Idol for Poets

Posted by on Thu, Jun 11, 2009 at 4:21 PM

Today in Abu Dhabi, the greatest poets in the Middle East will take part in the televised poetry competition, "Prince of Poets." Apparently, millions of people watch this competition, in which a panel of five poets determines who will win the title for this year out of 35 competitors. Winners—and even runners-up—enjoy the kind of fame that modern-day American poets can only dream of, including having their poems turned into ring tones.

 

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allergictopizza 1
I read this as "Greatest poets of Middle Earth" and wasn't sure how I felt about that.
Posted by allergictopizza on June 11, 2009 at 4:36 PM
Josh Bomb 2
I read 'American Idol for Pets'

guess sloggers ain't no good readers.
Posted by Josh Bomb http://www.satanosphere.com on June 11, 2009 at 4:44 PM
Max Solomon 3
wow, the arab world is so cool! let's all emulate every aspect of their culture and religion.
Posted by Max Solomon on June 11, 2009 at 5:04 PM
Greg 4
Y'know, Max, I think we should recognize that this TV show is a positive aspect of their culture, and I would be totally fine with seeing it emulated in the United States.
Posted by Greg on June 12, 2009 at 8:02 AM

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