Review of Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (2006) by Ida K — 08 Mar 2008

This might have been funnier had I smoked hashish like the Pakistani's did.

This review of Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (2006) was written by Ida K on 08 Mar 2008.

Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World has generally received mixed reviews.

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