Bassem Youssef (2017)

Hey bassem!!! Is there any chance to see you in Egypt after the elections ?

P.s.

Don't forget to check /r/Egypt أبناء وطنك 😂😂

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Hello Bassem. Would you consider hosting your own late-night show here in the States if given the opportunity?

YES!! Come on HBO, let's make this happen!

Hi Bassem. You are probably on a black list in Egypt and would be arrested if you were to land in Cairo Airport. My question is: Do you want to go back to Egypt and pursue your career there if you are removed from the black list or are you going to continue your career in the US even after that?

Umm... would you rather fight: one elsisi-sized duck, or 100 duck-sized elsisi?

Hi,

What is your reply to all the Egyptians attacking you on social meda and telling you to stop commenting on the Egyptian politics because you left Egypt??

Thanks for this AMA, I hope the best for you Dr Bassem

What about being a surgeon prepared you for comedy?

Are there challenges that cross over with those two careers?

Which (comedy or surgery) was more challenging to master?

Is your 'senior producer' a certain Jon Stewart?

Whats the reason you stopped the program " Al Barnamij "? Sorry if this is posted somewhere, but I want to hear it from him.

Hi Bassem ,
What would be the ultimate advice you'd give to the arab youth ?

When he finished with The Daily Show, Jon Stewart went to raise animals on a farm upstate. When he left the Presidency, Barack Obama went kitesurfing.

What's the Bassem Youssef plan for what happens when politics grinds you down?

Hi Dr. Youssef! Do you think the way that we cover terrorist attacks on US media emboldens extremists (with wall to wall 24-hour coverage)? If so, is there a more productive way?

Hi ya Bassem,

Wa7eshna kteer and we miss you on our screen.

Recently there has been talk in Egypt about Khaled Ali running for president against Sisi, while the chances of him winning are slim at best, I think it is good that someone from a revolutionary background is trying to stir something in the stagnant situation in Egypt.

My question is, if you were asked, will you be willing to give support to someone like Khaled? Also how long do you think the situation will stay the same before something changes? BTW, how did you spend the 5 billion :D :D ?

P.S. Hope to see you on a TV show in the States soon, as an Egyptian who lives in Boston, you're making the Egyptian community proud of you.

Hi Bassem,
Nice to see you back here again. Last time you were here, we made it clear that we are friends :)

I've followed everything you've done especially after El Bernameg.
During and after El Bernameg the country was heavily divided.

Do you ever feel that you can go back and do what you were doing again if the circumstances allowed?

Do you think people will follow into your footsteps too if the circumstances allowed. (God damn those circumstances)

Wa7shak masr?

Hi Bassem,
Masr btsalem 3lek!!

I'm really disgusted by the way many Egyptians accuse you of conspiracy against Egypt just because you made fun of someone. It must have been a bad experience for you and your family. Do you sometimes regret your decisions and wish you just remained a cardiac surgeon?

Also, any chance we'll see a 2nd season of "The Democracy Handbook"? Was the first one a success?

Serious question. Do you think that the revolution did more harm than good? Would it have been better now, if it never have happened?

Thanks for doing this--
Like most Americans I grew up without any exposure to Arab popular culture, I want to know is how is Arab humor different or similar to that of American or British comedy?

I guessed that, but what I meant is what kind of delivery is Arab humor: like dry, sarcastic humor, like aggressive making fun of people humor, or more along the lines of physical comedy.

Mar7aba Bassem!

You often mention that Jon Stewart and American political satirists were/are your inspiration and they helped you become who you are today. If you could give any piece of advice to Jon Stewart or any other American satirist (given your own experiences as a comedian in Egypt), what would it be?

Hi Bassem, I used to love watching your show every week when it was on the air. Do you have any advice for people who feel like they want to make a difference in Egypt but don't see themselves going back?

Were you forced to leave Egypt or you had a choice? Can you return to Egypt anytime you want? Are you placed on a black list?

If you and Jon went on a bro date...

What would you eat?
What would you talk about?
Who would make the first move?

Bassem! Wayn kint!
I just want to know about your opinions of the current situation in the MENA region, namely the El Hoceima protests in Morocco and the Qatar Crisis.

Finally, is it too late for the Arab World to get the change that it deserves? Especially with the Cheeto-in-chief running things in the Middle East lately.

In your opinion, who do you think is currently most suitable to lead the country after El-Sisi's term is over?

What was the biggest culture shock you had when you visited the US? Which one still shocks you?

Hello Bassem,
I have a final exam of medical signs tomorrow and I still have 400 pages to learn. What did you do if you were in my place?
I ask if you think that you can return to Egypt one day. Also, would you present the Carthage Film Festival Closing Ceremony another time?

What do you have to say about the current scuttlebutt in the Gulf, in regards to Qatar and it's long, terrible week?

did you struggle in medical school ? I find it incredibly boring and you of all people make me feel that it is not worth it seeing that you had an amazing career as a host I doubt very seriously that medicine really made any impact in your life in the long run .

Do you still have hope that Egypt will be a democratic and free country in the next 10 years ?

Hi Bassem,

Looking forward at watching the show! I became a fan, your sense of humour is great!

You have always been dubbed as the 'Jon Stewart of Egypt' and it cracks me up every time I see that one show where you invite Jon. My question is: was he your sole inspiration for doing your own show? Or did you have other influences that helped you start to become a comedian?

Hey Bassem, love your work.

I am impressed by how seamlessly your humor translates to both Arabic and English audiences. Do you find it just as easy to write or improv comedy bits in English..?

Hi Bassem! Really love your work, and since I know a lot of things about you already (researched), I will ask questions that are unrelated to your occupation(s).

• How do you like your eggs?

• What's your favorite English TV Show & Movie?

• Do you prefer living in the west or back home?

• How do you respond to hateful comments towards your ethnicity?

• What's your favorite dank meme?

• Aside from AMA's, do you use reddit?

That's all, can't wait to see more of your work!

In your opinion Dr. Bassem , What's really behind The current Qatar isolation ? and Why the four countries ?
And do you think Israel would make a move about that ?

Hi Bassem! Have you ever regretted being a Comedian and considered getting back to being a heart surgeon?

Hi Bassem, what's your favourite Game of Thrones character?

Would you consider being a guest speaker at a university in the US?

I have read your book and enjoyed it a lot.

Regarding how the Muslim world keep wasting opportunities, in your opinion what do Muslims have to adopt/get rid of quickly in order to move forward?

Hey a Bassem you came to visit us in Sydney a day after i went off to Egypt :(

anyhow out of all the countries you've travelled to in the last few years which country has been your favourite ?? Also what's your favourite Egyptian meal ??

Hello! I really like your work <3
My question is: How do you feel the recent tendency of comedians holding back less than they did before the US elections?

What's the best solution to bring peace and prosperity to the middle East, including Syria, Afghanistan, and Iraq, and dealing with Islamic extremism? Bonus points if it doesn't involve heavy handed US intervention.

Haven't seen you workout recently ? What do you do for exercise now ?
Still a vegan ?

1)Do you believe revolution has improved things?

2) Are you worried about extremists(like the Muslim Brotherhood did in Egypt before the military stepped in) are getting a lot of popularity in elections, and if yes what can be done about it?