"Subduing a terrorist is sexy": The frenzy around the "Israeli Super Mario" from Flydubai

The article describes the wave of admiration for Yaniv Hayon, who subdued a terrorist on a Flydubai flight, focusing on women's reactions who find plumbers particularly attractive. The New York Post dedicated an article to this, including interviews with women explaining the attraction to Israeli alertness and resourcefulness.

The article deals with the public wave of admiration for Yaniv Hayon, who subdued a terrorist on a Flydubai flight, and made headlines in the New York Post. The American newspaper focused on a surprising angle: many women declare that the act of heroism has made the plumbing profession especially attractive. Haya Lev, an Israeli social media personality, said that "subduing a terrorist is sexy" and that Israeli men "are not afraid of anything." Another interviewee, Hadari, linked the attraction to military service and the alertness it fosters. The article includes wordplay about plumbing and love life, and notes that Trump declared his support for Hayon. The article reflects a cultural phenomenon where civilian heroism becomes an object of romantic admiration.