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Wildflowers

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Brother of Alpharius said:
TheIronRuler said:
Brother of Alpharius said:
How do you hide the horns?
Don't.... Please don't answer him.
Just don't bother.
What? I'm just curious, is all...
Sorry, not to overquote, or to answer stupidity, but to clear some up to people who have no idea what the f*** they are talking about;

The jewish people are not supposed to cut the hair at the sides of the head of clip the edges of the beard (Leviticus 19:27). This has the effect of making Jew Curls (as I mentioned in an earlier post). If a person decides to cluster that hair and hide it under a hat, and solidify it thereby, it makes 'horns'.

So, there's your explanation. Orthodox jews who obey Leviticus 19:27 get 'horns'.
Does that answer your stupidly phrased question?
 

Duruznik

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Brother of Alpharius said:
A sense of humour: some people need to get one.
Just like if you tell a chicken nuggets joke to an african american it's their fault they get offended? It's a racist joke, a sense of humor isn't the issue. It's simply a matter of good taste.
 

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Brother of Alpharius said:
Duruznik said:
Brother of Alpharius said:
A sense of humour: some people need to get one.
Just like if you tell a chicken nuggets joke to an african american it's their fault they get offended?
Yes. They should have a more open-sense of humour.
Can't agree with you there; it's anyone's right to get offended if you tell them a blatantly obvious racist joke. I mean, Political correctness should have limits (and is often stretched too far), but it's still a good thing. Since anti-semitic propaqganda famously depicts Jews with horns, I don't think it unreasonable to get offended by it.
 
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So what did you think of the way Jews are portrayed in Borat?
Also how much shit do you get on a daily basis for being Jewish?
Lastly one if you guys made a joke about the holocaust but said nose and penny jokes aren't cool, why?
 

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So what did you think of the way Jews are portrayed in Borat?
Sasha Baron Coen (I hope I spelled his name correctly) is a Jew. He is an actor and he was in Borat - in the role of Borat.
The whole point of these jokes is the Irony - he's laughing at the racism by showing it. Besides, when he speaks with his friend, he speaks in Hebrew.
I actually enjoyed that movie. The other one wasn't so entertaining.
 

Duruznik

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Death_Korps_Kommissar said:
So what did you think of the way Jews are portrayed in Borat?
Never saw the movie, but I think the whole movie was an obvious 'cross the line twice' comedy, so I don't take any of that to heart. THey're obviously just kidding around.

Also how much shit do you get on a daily basis for being Jewish?
Since I live in Israel, none. :p

Lastly one if you guys made a joke about the holocaust but said nose and penny jokes aren't cool, why?
I dunno, I guess it's the context. If you're among friends, it's different then when talking to strangers. I guess there's a certain level of hypocrisy there, just like it seems perfectly fine for black people ot call other black people "nigga."
 

Duruznik

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Brother of Alpharius said:
If anyone got offended by that post, then I'm sorry for offending them. I was joking though.
And I'm sorry if I overreacted a bit. After spending some time online, the Jew jokes might get a bit old.
 

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well sounds like some people aren't too partial to my question. sorry to all those offended! I see I have been criticised for asking if someone supports Israeli attacks on Palestine, and I apologise, you are probably right. I do know people who aren't jews and are fine with it. Guess it's just ignorance.
An interesting view on zionism - I've heard many definitions, so I still feel very vague with the term! I'm not sure if you've ever heard of the Love Police, but they have done some interesting articles and videos on Palestine. Also have you ever heard of Jody McIntyre? His blog shows an interesting take on the situation.
 

Wildflowers

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Death_Korps_Kommissar said:
So what did you think of the way Jews are portrayed in Borat?
Also how much shit do you get on a daily basis for being Jewish?
Lastly one if you guys made a joke about the holocaust but said nose and penny jokes aren't cool, why?
Borat was a satire. So.. pretty good. It would be more offensive to NOT be made fun of in a satiracle nature.
Which leads into the third question - how is it ok to make a joke? Its ok to make a joke *in the right context*. If you are saying it to playfully poke fun at common norms, expressed in a manner specifically designed not to gain ire, but to have foyables, then it is acceptable.

That is true of any culture. As a Canadian, I am subjected to constant ridicule. Mounties, beavers, maple syrup, whatever. We *knows* its in fun. But if someone was to say 'Canada doesn't matter economically' or 'Canada never contributed to WW2', then it is no longer satirical. It is just plain insulting, and designed by nature to be hurtful.

If it was a movie, and Borat came to Canada, he should make fun of Canadian customs. If I was watching Fox and they made fun of Canada seriously, it would not be ok.

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For your second question, being harassed on a daily basis - that depends on the person, the community, and other tangibles. How much do you get harassed on a daily basis for being black/white/hispanic/high school graduate/prius owner/name thing here?

Please people, consider the context of things. If you can supplant a different noun into your sentence, and have absolutely no change in effect, then you probably can answer it your own damn self.
 

Tucker154

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Coke or Pepsi?

Normally I would be able to ask alot of good questions,but none are poping up in my head right now.
 

TheIronRuler

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Tucker154 said:
Coke or Pepsi?

Normally I would be able to ask alot of good questions,but none are poping up in my head right now.
It's very difficult.
These three words symbolize the endless struggle between the forces of good and evil.
Coke. Dozens of pizza & pepsi friday nights made pepsi taste like pizza... So sad.
 

Duruznik

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Tucker154 said:
Coke or Pepsi?

Normally I would be able to ask alot of good questions,but none are poping up in my head right now.
Dude, Pepsi tastes like regurgitated seal puke. Coke is the only way to go.
 
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Duruznik said:
Death_Korps_Kommissar said:
So what did you think of the way Jews are portrayed in Borat?
Never saw the movie, but I think the whole movie was an obvious 'cross the line twice' comedy, so I don't take any of that to heart. THey're obviously just kidding around.

Also how much shit do you get on a daily basis for being Jewish?
Since I live in Israel, none. :p

Lastly one if you guys made a joke about the holocaust but said nose and penny jokes aren't cool, why?
I dunno, I guess it's the context. If you're among friends, it's different then when talking to strangers. I guess there's a certain level of hypocrisy there, just like it seems perfectly fine for black people ot call other black people "nigga."
What's Israel like actually?
I watched a documentary done by the BBC about ultra-Zionism, is there a lot of fundamentalism in your country?
As one fellow was quoted saying we either fight here or back to the oven of Europe. But I'm guessing he'd be in the minority (I hope).
Also what's the landscape like? =D
 

Wildflowers

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Replaying to Calibretto;

Thanks for coming from a clear position of intolerance based on current socio-political environment. It makes it much easier to be snarky.

Why was someone appointed foreign minister? Because they either earned it or gained it through nepetism. How did the foreign minister of YOUR country get appointed?

Why are right wing extremists allowed to be put into any given government? Lets not just focus on Isreal at the moment, but lets focus on, say, the British monarchist rule leading to the revolution of America as a whole. Or the French revolution. Or Stalin in the USSR.

Why do Jews not abide by UN resolutions? Erm.. I was unaware that Jews in America were subject to UN resolution. OH! You mean Isrealites, the Jewish people on a particular section of land! I SEE NOW! Oh, mostly because basically everyone put into a similar situation does the same - they see an unfair situation and seek to change it, regardless of what outside forces tell them to regulate by. *ahem* Any of the G8s and nuclear power/secrets.

Why do jews treat palestinian nationals as third rate citizens? Couldn't tell you. Are Jewish people widely accepted and celebrated as leaders of industry and religion in whatever country it is that you wont tell us where you came from?

What is annoying to be stalemated in war? Well, yes. But then, it tends to be in any war. Why is this on an 'ask a jew' thread? Theres a perfectly good 'I got camped in Halo' thread.

What are Jewish views on military conquered territory? I think we should maybe go ask any nation who has ever conquered or been conquered. Native Americans? Babylonians? Trojans? Or is this just some cutting remark that a nation would dare make a land grab? Guess its just fresher than Germany in WW1, right?

Whats wrong with giving people basic needs? Nothing. Everyone should have basic needs. And preferrably, happiness and joy.

Not being jewish, I cant say I have a people who have been gassed, so, I wouldnt know. But did you seriously just ask how jews felt about gas being used? C'mon.

My fingers are getting tired, so, Im just going to cut this short. You are a dink, and if you have a serious discourse that you would like to engage in, please present it in a way that people can respond. Your post is clearly coming from a spot of hatred and intolerance, and its just the same kind of bullshit that every religious/ethnic group has.
Maybe instead of being so bitter and hatefilled, you could rebel against THE PEOPLE DOING IT, not the internet folks who are trying to make the world a better place by disseminating unbiased information.
..jerk.
 

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Ladette said:
edited because.... Jews hate leprechauns?

Also is it true that Jews get secret martial arts training?
It's called Krav Maga.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krav_Maga