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“The worst thing ever that you have to explain your joke because I was very disappointed trying to explain why the joke is funny for the interrogator.”

Quote by Bassem Youssef

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Bassem Youssef, born on March 22, 1974, is an Egyptian satirist known for his sharp wit and criticism of Egyptian politics in his television show, 'El Bernameg'. more

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