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Beyond Propaganda: The Cultural Roots of Iranian LEGO Satire Videos

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Hamid DabashiMay 1

9h ago· 14 min readenInsight

Summary

This article examines the phenomenon of Iranian LEGO animation videos that emerged following Israeli and American strikes on Iran in late February. While Western media dismisses these videos as mere propaganda, the article argues they have a long and complex genealogy rooted in Iranian cultural and political expression. The videos use LEGO minifigures to satirize Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump, criticizing their military strategies and imperial ambitions. The piece provides historical and cultural context to understand these animations as more than simple propaganda tools.

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Twitter / XBeyond Propaganda: The Cultural Roots of Iranian LEGO Satire Videoslareviewofbooks.org

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Despite Western media's dismissal of them as mere propaganda, the Iranian LEGO videos have a long and complex genealogy.
Featuring LEGO minifigures, these videos targeted Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump with biting criticism.
These videos subjected the imperial pretensions and inept military strategy of these bellicose warlords to piercing ridicule.
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Despite Western media’s dismissal of them as mere propaganda, the Iranian LEGO videos have a long and complex genealogy.

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