An adviser to Egypt's Election Committee not only defended the country's upcoming elections from international criticism, he added new restrictions in women's dress in the voting booths.
Maj. Gen. Refaat Komasan said that Egypt wasn't afraid of International media coverage of the upcoming parliamentary elections, adding that it was the state that invited foreign embassies to attend the elections.
Komsan then followed the comment at a press conference aired on the CBC Xtra Channel, by warning that women will not be allowed to wear "hot shorts" while voting. This comes a week after it was announced that women would have to remove niqabs before being allowed to vote.
"Under the rules being considered by the committee, traditions and customs should be put to thought," Komsan said. "Women in direct communication with all parties involved in the electoral process must adhere to the rule."
Komsan did not explain how wearing hot shorts during the parliamentary elections might cause an issue. However, adamant enough on his stance against hot shorts, Komsan went on to say that he hoped to get all facilities to follow the electoral process respectfully.
Though #StandWithHotShorts is not trending on Twitter, Refaat Komsan is and as usual, Egyptian hysterical comic powers came to life.
"Refaat Komsan: Women wearing hot shorts will not be permitted to vote. The official dress code is dancing costumes and tightly fitted abayas."
"Refaat Komsan: Men will not be allowed to enter the voting ballots if they are eating hot dog sandwiches."
"Because of the statements made about hot shorts, Egyptian women have now hid away their bikinis in the closets. Are you happy now Refaat?"
"Now that hot shorts are banned, people won't go."