Here’s a rant that’s been on my mind for a while. Basically, I met this guy from an extremely big advertising agency in Egypt who was trying to be something he’s not. It made me a sad Ghazy. He was also needlessly arrogant… I hate arrogant people. Besides myself.
Here it goes…
Most Egyptians in advertising make me sick. No, nothing to do with their work. I actually highly rate a lot of the creative work that’s been coming out of Egypt.
It’s actually because of how they look.
I just want them to know that the hipster look doesn’t suit them and probably never will.
I’ve seen guys from 4-5 different agencies showcasing the same exact fashion sense: The hipster glasses, the uneven Mohawk, the Casio watch, the checkered shirt, the mustache, a lot of pink, travelling on scooters in the office, and the occasional 80s pop culture T-shirt.
You’re basically the equivalent of Shaaban Abdel Raheem. He’s a pimp looking Egyptian trying to dress classy. It just doesn’t go.
Or a White Russian guy in black ghetto attire. It just doesn’t go.
Or a Japanese man in Al Qaeda wear. It just doesn’t go.
Or a Mexican in a Samurai costume. It just doesn’t go.
Be creative all you want. But don’t dress like a hipster when you don’t even know what a hipster really is. You’re Egyptian, it doesn’t suit you. Don’t listen to indie music just because it’s what hipsters listen to. Listen to what you actually like. Don’t cite classic 80s and 90s pop culture that you never knew. And for fucks sake, shave the mustache. It doesn’t even look nice on the people you are aspiring to become.
Being creative should never be forced. It’s a natural ability. It’s either you’re creative or you’re not.
Rant over.
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