Saudis shrug off terror threat with online jokes

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It's nice to see them have a sense of humor even with all the terror attacks going on.


Saudis shrug off terror threat with online jokes

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  In this file photo, Saudi men talk and browse the Internet at a hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (AP)
  

JEDDAH: ARAB NEWS

Published — Saturday 9 May 2015

Last update 9 May 2015 1:06 am

Generally peoples across the world tremble in fear whenever a terror attack happens or terror alert is issued. However, the Saudi society is witnessing a different trend altogether, despite the shadow of terror looming large over it. The citizens, netizens to put it in the right way, are shrugging off terror threats with online jokes.
So what is the secret behind this unusual attitude? Psychologists say this attitude reflects the citizens’ confidence in the government, particularly the Ministry of Interior, and also shows that Saudis are mentally strong.
A high sense of humor on social media has surpassed the local borders to reach other Gulf nations and also Europe.

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