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April 28, 2026

“If your wife asks you to change diapers, change your wife”: the Arabic hit show that parodies the patriarchy

The female-created YouTube sketch series Smatouha Minni – You Heard It From Me – uses satire to confront misogynistic attitudes

“If your wife asks you to change diapers, change your wife”: the Arabic hit show that parodies the patriarchy

TL;DR

  • Smatouha Minni is a feminist Arabic YouTube series that uses satire to critique rising misogynistic attitudes.
  • The series parodies ideologies like the "red pill" theory, which frames men as victims and urges them to reclaim power.
  • It addresses taboo subjects often ignored in regional media, such as sexual and reproductive health, harassment, consent, and domestic violence.
  • The show adapts feminist concepts to the collectivist culture of the Arab world, which differs from individualist Western models.
  • Launched in 2020, the series aims to create culture-specific feminist literature and media.
  • The creators, Amanda Abou Abdallah and Maria Elayan, registered the media house in Germany to avoid censorship and economic instability.
  • The series has garnered significant viewership and engagement, with some male viewers also tuning in.
  • Production of the third season was postponed due to the war in Iran spilling over into Lebanon, but completed episodes were still released.
  • The series seeks to reach those "on the fence" rather than "extremes" and guides viewers toward qualified help for serious issues.
  • Future goals include sparking conversations that can lead to policy change.

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