10 Times Your Lebanese Jeddo Criticized “Hal Jeel”

Often the sweetest and crankiest family member in any Lebanese family, your jeddo really dislikes “hal jeel” and will criticize absolutely everything they do.

Here are 10 times your Lebanese jeddo criticized your generation.

1. When you owned a phone

Shu huwe hayda li bidal b eedkon?

2. When you used any form of technology

Ma ken fi menno 3a eyemna, whastabb ma whastabb

3. When you brought up any mention of social media

Kherib el denye hal Fesbook

4. When you went out with your friends

Lek hal jeel bidal falten rayih jeye, ne7na kenna min el beit 3al madrase

5. When you missed a family gathering

Jeel ma 3ando eeme lal 3ayleh

6. When you wore ripped jeans

Shu hal mouda li lebsina? Ma fi masare teshtro tyeb?

7. When you spent money

El lira kenit to23od ma3e ousbou3ein

8. When you tried to complain about anything at all

Jeel mghannaj, kenna nemshe men day3a la day3a la nrouh 3al madrase

9. When you fought with your siblings

12 walad kenna nnem kelna b ouda wehde, mahada yeftah temmo

10. When you argued with your parents

Jeel ma elo kbeer