The movie "Best of the Best" on Netflix contains a line that says, 'guys throw themselves at you like the last flight out of Kabul.' As the people who have witnessed the agony and turmoil of the fall of Kabul, we find this line deeply hurtful and disrespectful. It trivializes the traumatic experiences faced by countless civilians as they desperately sought to flee the Taliban in August 2021.

The fall of Kabul was a moment of immense despair and chaos. Thousands of men, women, and children, fearing for their lives, scrambled to get onto any flight that would take them to safety. Many lost their lives in the attempt, clinging to planes, only to fall from the sky. For those who managed to evacuate, the memories of desperation and fear haunt them to this day.

Joking about such a serious and painful event in a lighthearted context in a movie is not only offensive but also dismisses the gravity of what happened in Afghanistan. It's a disservice to those who suffered and continue to suffer the consequences of that fateful day.

We have reached out to individuals like Hasan Minhaj and Lena Khan, hoping they could use their platforms to amplify our request for an apology and to urge Netflix to remove this line from the film. So far, our appeals have been met with silence.

We are asking Netflix to take immediate action. First, the removal of this line from "Best of the Best" is imperative. Second, a public apology should be issued to acknowledge the insensitivity of the content and to express support for the Afghan community still reeling from the tragedy of 2021.

This petition seeks to raise awareness about the importance of respectful representation in media. Words matter, and in this case, a thoughtless line in a movie can perpetuate insensitivity towards significant historical tragedies.

By signing this petition, you join us in standing up for a media industry that respects and honors all communities, ensuring that no one's trauma becomes the punchline of a joke. Please sign the petition and help us create change.