Iran Debuts State-Run YouTube Substitute

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With YouTube banned there since the disputed election of 2009, Iran recently launched its own video-sharing website called “Mehr” (the Farsi word for “affection”), which only shows government-approved video clips. What do you think?


“Anything will be better than the huge disappointment that is Iranian Pornhub.”

Greg Gowdy • Torch Cutter

“Wow, I can’t believe the domain ‘Mehr.ir’ was still available.”

Gina Breedlove • Muffler Installer

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“You know, it would probably be a good thing if our government banned YouTube, too.”

Kenny Hussman • Racehorse Trainer