11.13.2007

Jews to Caricature Self.


JewishLiving (http://www.jewishlivingmag.com/) is not a joke. Well, that's not exactly true. They don't mean it as a joke -- there, that's more accurate. First, how does a major market Jewish magazine hit without any advertising in one of the nations largest Jewish communities (DC/MD)? Second, how in the name of all that is holy do you plan to be taken seriously with major content sections named "Kibbitz, Kvell, and Kvetch" (Again, I wish I were kidding.) Third, what self-respecting Jew would be caught dead reading something that so badly stereotypes Jews?


"Sidebar: How to Deal with your Hooknose. Four mothers discuss the trials and tribulations of going 'Streisand' or going under the knife."


"Special Report: Shvartses. Friends in the fight for civil rights or foes in the fight for urban gentrification?"


"10 ways to avoid discussing serious issues in your family while making outsiders uncomfortable in your presence."



"Fran Drescher: Hear her speak out about a lifelong struggle with being a walking stereotype [EDIT: Removed 'mistaken for a Jew' - JL points out that I am mistaken. Ms. Drescher was born to Ashkenazim Sylvia & Morty Drescher in flushing queens. Ech]."

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Hmm.. here are some other story ideas:

"What to do if you're not funny"
"How to get your free copy of the Protocols of the Elders of Zion"
"Bagels: Do we need the hole?"

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