The Arrivals

I've been bugged to watch this series on youtube/ thewakeuproject.com for sometime. In between work, I've had the chance to comb through some of the videos posted by the group.

The series examine the media's manipulation and influence on us through using the Quran as a platform to proove that there are a group of people out there who are yelding society to their own way of thinking. No surprises there. Check out PBS, "The Persuaders" as a reference.

Personally, I feel that the investigation of the ideas is a bit too shallow and amateur. A few points to consider:

1/ Lack of media literacy
2/ Contact watchdogs in Industry

At best, it's a rough draft and the makers need to do a lot more than bring footage together. If "The 99" can make it then perhaps this has a chance at becoming something huge.

Great points highlight that Disney is Satan alongside it's byproducts, Britney and Christina Aguilera.

Correct me if I am wrong

The 99 is a huge hit back home. Backed by the creative forces of Fabian Nicieza (X-Men) and Stuart Moore (Wolverine) and Dr. Naif Al-Mutawa.

The concept of the comic is based on the 99 attributes of Allah, Many of these names refer to characteristics that can be possessed by human individuals. For example – generosity, strength, faithfulness, wisdom are all virtues encouraged by a number of faiths.

I personally find the concept refreshing and daring, I would have easily perked up my ears if Islamic studies incorporated some form of creativity at school. I'm just wondering.. if all the superheros came together and all their good attributes were infused wouldn't they in theory make God? or all their negative attributes made Super Satan? Surely that would have popped up at some point.

Thoughtss..??