Voices of Media: The Modern Political Satire
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Like the ancient Greeks of Athens, political satire is becoming an up and coming outlet for government and religious issues in the country of Saudi Arabia. Young people in Saudi Arabia, such as Lama Sabri, Mujtahidd (screen-name), and Hamza Kashgiri, are using new media, like Youtube, twitter, and blogs, to express their opinions on controversial issues in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. They are addressing issues that have before been red taped as too dangerous. These young satirists are sweeping the nation of Saudi Arabia and gaining much support and popularity from the younger generation.

Youtube had ignited the process of bringing issues forward through social media in Saudi Arabia. From comedians to political debates, Youtube has provided the perfect outlet for the younger generation to be creative and not only to indicate what they want changed but to also suggest how it should be changed. As any Youtube user would know, it does not only provide an expressive outlet but it allows them to digest the publics opinion on the matter as well as reach a wider audience. Youtube sensations Bader Saleh, and Omar Hussein have gone viral, infecting the young minds to support opinions for change, which will positively adjust the way certain issues are viewed. One of the writers from a show, Lama Sabri stated:

 "(Our) team is very careful not to cross the red lines and instead reflects all the issues that have caused controversy or debate that have been discussed in the media," 

These media outlets also open doors for discussions and healthy debates rather than fights and sweeping issues under the rug. It is important for the teenagers of Saudi Arabia take advantage of social media which helps them engage in a dialogue and to express their opinions. In the end it will further educate them in various outlooks and allow them to take into consideration the other sides view point. 70% of the Saudi population is under 30, and they deserve a say in the change of their country, and with different online sources they are able to come up with their own identity instead of blindly following the ghosts of the past.

The article discusses how the Saudi youth have lead the way by directing there followers  and redefining the norms of their Society, and by bringing the country up to speed with new schools of thoughts. There has been a huge adjustment in Saudi Arabia through the merging of culture and new ways of thinking, by using light humor to address serious issues that affects the country. In turn it brought diversity to the Arab world and has attracted a wide range of viewers with in the country and media from around the world .

In conclusion, these tools have given a voice to the younger generation and is making great changes to a new era one tweet at a time.