Moroccan Comedian Taliss Apologizes: ‘I Never Intended to Offend Moroccan Women’
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- 09 May 2023
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In a recent event celebrating Morocco's national team's achievements in the 2022 World Cup, comedian Abdelali Lamhar, known as Taliss, made a controversial joke that sparked a wave of outrage among Moroccans, especially women. Taliss, who is also an artist, expressed regret for his comments and clarified that he did not mean to offend anyone.
During the event, which was attended by high-profile personalities such as Morocco's Minister of Culture, the head coach of the Atlas Lions, and several media outlets, Taliss made a joke about getting a girl next to him pregnant if the team made it to the finals. His comment was met with disapproval from the audience and many people took to social media to express their disappointment with the comedian's behavior.
Some Twitter users pointed out that Moroccan women were honored during the World Cup, but Taliss' joke ruined everything. They criticized the comedian for his lack of manners, education, and respect.
Taliss apologized for his behavior and explained that his joke was spontaneous. He further added that he did not intend to insult Moroccan women and that he regretted any hurt or offense caused by his words.
