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The Burka Avenger
« on: July 25, 2013, 03:25:11 am »
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Re: The Burka Avenger
« Reply #1 on: July 25, 2013, 03:58:14 am »
...Ok.


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The series is set in Halwapur, a fictional town nestled in the soaring mountains and verdant valleys of northern Pakistan. The Burka Avenger's true identity is Jiya, whose adopted father, Kabbadi Jan, taught her the karate moves she uses to defeat her enemies. When not garbed as her alter ego, Jiya does not wear a burka, or even a less conservative headscarf over her hair.
I was kinda wondering what is her "Clark Kent-suit" if her "super-costume" is a burkha.

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The main bad guys are Vadero Pajero, a balding, corrupt politician who wears a dollar sign-shaped gold medallion around his neck, and Baba Bandook, an evil magician with a bushy black beard and mustache who is meant to resemble a Taliban commander.

It's always a dollar sign. Even in countries that have different currencies. But affter seeing his picture I have to admit that the main villain does not look like the wannabe gangsta-billionaire that was my first impression.

Not that imposing when it comes to villain looks.
These guys on the other hand:

I guess this is why the combined militaries of USA and her allies have not been able to dislodge the Taliban from Afghanistan. Their boss is a magician and even the rest of them look like they mean business.
Well except for the guy in a skirt/kilt.

Im still not sure if I'll ever bother to watch the show-OMIGOD THEY HAVE A ROBOT WITH A MUSTACHE!

AND HE IS CALLED ROOBAT! I AM SO WATCHING THIS SHOW!
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Re: The Burka Avenger
« Reply #2 on: July 29, 2013, 08:02:29 pm »
This actually doesn't seem like it will suck assballs.
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Re: The Burka Avenger
« Reply #3 on: July 29, 2013, 08:42:16 pm »
Uh...if this show comes to Australia, I will watch the bajeezus out of it. Seriously, a Muslim superhero? And Muslim character in a kids' cartoon?  8)

Only problem is that I can imagine fundie parents everywhere throwing screaming tantrums the moment they catch wind of this show being aired in their country.
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Re: The Burka Avenger
« Reply #4 on: July 29, 2013, 09:58:48 pm »
This si so awesome! I hope this comes to Canada. Or at least the internet. I totally gotta watch this now!  :D
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Re: The Burka Avenger
« Reply #5 on: July 30, 2013, 07:49:47 pm »
I've always thought that burkas would be ideal for undercover work. You could probably hide a sizable gun down there.
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Re: The Burka Avenger
« Reply #6 on: August 04, 2013, 12:53:26 pm »
Quote from: Indikins on July 29, 2013, 08:42:16 pm
Uh...if this show comes to Australia, I will watch the bajeezus out of it. Seriously, a Muslim superhero? And Muslim character in a kids' cartoon?  8)

Only problem is that I can imagine fundie parents everywhere throwing screaming tantrums the moment they catch wind of this show being aired in their country.

Especially since said heroine is somewhat of a feminist from what it sounds like. Fundies don't seem to like that very much but yeah I'd like to see their reaction if the show made it to the Nickelodeon channel or another network.
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Re: The Burka Avenger
« Reply #7 on: August 04, 2013, 03:00:58 pm »
If the show landed here I'd watch it.

Feminist Muslim Superhero Women?  Sounds like a recipe for AWESOME!

I am also completely fascinated by other people's cultures, and I love seeing it.
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Re: The Burka Avenger
« Reply #8 on: August 04, 2013, 07:50:46 pm »
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Re: The Burka Avenger
« Reply #9 on: August 04, 2013, 08:00:28 pm »
Indeed it does!

I love how she turns the Burka from a symbol of subservience to a symbol of empowerment, and her weapons are her tools of education.

The symbolism works.
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Re: The Burka Avenger
« Reply #10 on: August 07, 2013, 12:25:46 am »
Okay, this looks pretty well done.  Hopefully the show is as good as the trailer makes it look.
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Re: The Burka Avenger
« Reply #11 on: August 08, 2013, 12:39:04 pm »
This will definitely go on my back list of shows to watch. xD
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Re: The Burka Avenger
« Reply #12 on: August 08, 2013, 01:11:41 pm »
Well, maybe if they add English subtitles. Apparently it's in Urdu. Though I don't know why they would make an English trailer for an Urdu cartoon.
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Re: The Burka Avenger
« Reply #13 on: August 09, 2013, 12:56:42 am »
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