Writing Tcharmil hhhhhhhhhhhh : Lately, in Morocco, the word “Tcharmil” has been on everyone’s lips, and in the headlines of national newspapers. Followers of this trend, who are typically young men, upload photos to social media networks that showcase their affinity for bling and a culture of violence. This trend has fed the paranoia of Casablanca’s residents: in Morocco’s capital, crime and insecurity are very real. “Tcharmil” is a word borrowed from the culinary arts, meaning, in spoken Moroccan Arabic, a piece of marinated meat carved by butchers wielding large knives. Sometimes, they also use sabres, which is the logo for the movement’s followers, who call themselves “mcharlines”. Other tell-tale signs are brand-name sneakers (preferably Nike Air Max), huge gas-guzzling scooters, luxury watches, and faux-hawk hair styles inspired by famous footballers. Others go even further, detailing on Facebook the loot that they claim to have stolen during the day: jewels, stacks of bills, etc. The Tcharmil style suddenly became trendy four months ago, most notably in Casablanca. For some, the trend is mere entertainment — on the various Tcharmil-related Facebook pages, groups of teenage boys and girls show off, much like anyone their age, their new sneakers or football jerseys. Others, who see a link with the increase in crime and delinquency in Casablanca, see Tcharmil as a real threat.
Posted on: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 12:58:48 +0000
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