Bagels And Schmear: Jewish Stereotypes In The Media
“I would never join a club that would allow a person like me to become a member.” This quote from Woody Allen puts into perspective the way in which Jews are portrayed in movies and T.V. The whiny, high-pitched, annoying, voice that won’t stop complaining about the mundane realities of life has become a staple of our society. Shows like Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm fuel these stereotypes to their highest potential. And guess what? Its funny! The writers of almost all the Jewish shows are Jewish, and these people have made a fortune off of the hilarity of these caricatures of real life. Of course not all mothers are as over-protective and sensitive about their son as Jerry’s mom on Seinfeld, but viewers know it is just used as a means of making people laugh. This is what makes good T.V. taking the regular things in everyday life and exaggerating them. Although there is a negative portrayal of Jewish people in the media, this negativity barely has an affect on......
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