… and we’re off…
February 18, 2008“Maalesh” is a term used by middle easterners when they have somehow “trespassed” against you, usually unknowingly. It’s like saying “I know you’re miffed, but please be gracious and let this one slide”. Americans living in Cairo heard this term thrown at them so often, they decided to create and sell t-shirts with the slogan. It had the word “M A A L E S H” on the front, and “I am not a tourist!” on the back.
American (miffed): “Hey buddy! Your camel just crapped all over my Cadillac!”.
Egyptian (smiling): “Maalesh, Mister! Maalesh!”
