quote:Two beggars are sitting side by side on a street in Mexico City. One has a cross in front of him, the other one the Star of David. Many people go by and look at both beggars, but only put money into the hat of the beggar sitting behind the cross.
A priest comes by, stops and watches throngs of people giving money to the beggar behind the cross, but none to the beggar behind the Star of David.
Finally the priest goes over to the beggar behind the Star of David and says: "My poor fellow, don't you understand? This is a Catholic country. People aren't going to give you money if you sit there with a Star of David in front of you, especially when you're sitting beside a beggar who has a cross. In fact, they would probably give to him just out of spite."
The beggar behind the Star of David turns to the beggar with the cross and says, "Moishe, look who's here to teach the Levine Brothers about marketing!"
Posted by the_Somalian (Member # 6688) on :
Heh.
Saw the punchline coming in the third paragraph though.
Posted by JonHecht (Member # 9712) on :
Heh, that was priceless.
Posted by BlackBlade (Member # 8376) on :
*Doesn't know who the Levine brothers are*
I'm sure I'll load up wikipedia and start snickering.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
BB, obviously the guy with the cross was his (also Jewish) brother. Posted by BlackBlade (Member # 8376) on :
quote:Originally posted by ketchupqueen: BB, obviously the guy with the cross was his (also Jewish) brother.
No no I got that, I just don't know who the actual Levine brothers, (if there are/were any) were.
^^ Geez what an ackward end to a sentence.
Is it just funny because two generic Jewish brothers are good at making money? Or is there some historical background that makes it even better?
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
No.
Posted by Javert Hugo (Member # 3980) on :
Jewish people fake relgiousity for money! Hahahahahahahahahahahaa!!!
Bleh.
Posted by Lisa (Member # 8384) on :
<shrug> I thought it was funny.
Posted by kmbboots (Member # 8576) on :
And Christians only give money to other Christians.
Also bleh.
Posted by vonk (Member # 9027) on :
I thought is was funny. But I didn't realize the brothers were Jewish until KQs post. It's a very good marketing ploy.
Posted by Javert Hugo (Member # 3980) on :
So it is actually a "Christians are evil and Jewish people love money more than honesty" joke. I just can't imagine why we aren't all laughing hysterically.
Posted by Lisa (Member # 8384) on :
A blind Jewish guy picks up a piece of matza and runs his fingers over it. He throws it down in disgust and says, "Who writes this garbage?"
So... does that imply that Jews are stupid? Ha ha, the guy thought the matza was braille.
No. It's a joke. It's based on a misunderstanding that's funny.
Posted by Primal Curve (Member # 3587) on :
It's funny. Geez, it's also playing on the Jewish "shrewd with money" stereotype. It's hardly flattering for any party.
Posted by Lisa (Member # 8384) on :
Try this:
quote:Two beggars are sitting side by side on a street in San Francisco. One is wearing a Bush/Cheney t-shirt, and the other is wearing an "I <heart> Obama" baseball cap. Many people go by and look at both beggars, but only put money into the hat of the beggar with the Obama cap.
A guy comes by, stops and watches throngs of people giving money to the beggar with the Obama cap, but none to the beggar in the Bush t-shirt.
Finally the guy goes over to the beggar wearing the Bush shirt and says: "Dude, don't you get it? This is Blue State central. People aren't going to give you money if you sit there with a Bush t-shirt, especially when you're sitting beside a beggar who is for Obama. In fact, they would probably give to him just out of spite."
The beggar with the t-shirt turns to the beggar in the cap and says, "And that, my friend, is what we call good marketing!"
Okay. Does this mean that people in San Francisco are "evil"? Because Javert Hugo thought the original joke painted Christians as "evil" for doing the same thing. And the beggars in this one are smart. So what?
Posted by Uprooted (Member # 8353) on :
I thought it was funny, Lisa.
Posted by kmbboots (Member # 8576) on :
I still don't find it particularly funny.
Posted by Launchywiggin (Member # 9116) on :
Moishe is a foreign word to me. At first I thought "mushy", then I thought "quiche", then I thought "Mo-ee-shee", and that's when I figured I didn't get the joke and let it go.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Launchy, it's a name. Think "Moses."
Posted by Threads (Member # 10863) on :
I found it funny and I think some people here should lighten up a bit. The joke was poking fun at stereotypes, not advocating them.
Posted by Jon Boy (Member # 4284) on :
Kind of like that Chess for Girls commercial?
Posted by Threads (Member # 10863) on :
Yes
Posted by erosomniac (Member # 6834) on :
quote:Originally posted by Jon Boy: Kind of like that Chess for Girls commercial?
That thread is exactly what I thought of when I saw this one.
Posted by Mucus (Member # 9735) on :
I liked it, tough crowd.
I'm reminded of this one. Time to get more offended over
quote: Heaven is like having a Japanese wife, a Chinese chef, a British home, and an American salary.
Hell is like having a Japanese home, a Chinese salary, a British chef, and an American wife.
Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :
I like traditional Japanese housing . . .
Posted by Strider (Member # 1807) on :
and I think I'd go crazy eating Chinese every day! Posted by GaalDornick (Member # 8880) on :
A second grade teacher is talking to her class when she tells them all that she'll give two dollars to whoever can name the most influential man in history.
First, an Irish kid stands up and says, "St. Patrick.
The teacher responds, "No, that's not right."
An Italian kid stands up and says, "St. Andrew"
The teacher responds, "No, that's not right."
Then, A Jewish kid stands up and proudly says, "Jesus".
The teacher looks suprised and says, "Yes that's correct, come up to get your two dollars." So the Jewish kid walks up to the teacher to get his two dollars.
As he's collecting it the teacher says, "You know, I thought that since you were Jewish, you wouldn't have said Jesus."
The kid responds, "Well, in my heart I know it's Moses, but business is business."
Posted by SenojRetep (Member # 8614) on :
Excuse me while I perpetuate some negative stereotypes:
quote: A priest, a minister, and a rabbi are trying to decide how much of their incomes its appropriate to give to the Lord.
The priest draws a circle on the ground and says, "I'll throw all my money into the air and whatever lands inside the circle I'll give to God."
The minister, wanting to be a little different, draws a circle on the ground and says, "I'll throw all my money into the air and whatever lands outside the circle I'll give to God."
The rabbi looks at the other two, draws a circle on the ground and says, "I'll throw all my money into the air and whatever God wants, he keeps."
And just to be an equal offender:
quote:Question: Why should you always take at least two Mormons on a fishing trip with you?
Answer: Because if you take just one he'll drink all your beer!
Posted by BlackBlade (Member # 8376) on :
quote:Question: Why should you always take at least two Mormons on a fishing trip with you?
Answer: Because if you take just one he'll drink all your beer!
*Snort*
I was not trying to turn this thread into an angry at Lisa's joke because it plays lightly on stereotypes but I suppose the joke would offend inevitably.
*shrugs* I thought girls chess and Lisa's joke were both funny. In fact I've found almost every joke in this thread slightly funny. I think stereotypes are funny, but I also realize what a stereotype is. If I am in the company of people who do not appreciate the humor I won't utter it around them.
Posted by Puffy Treat (Member # 7210) on :
*cues up a certain Avenue Q song*
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
The thing about Lisa's joke is that it's not meant to be a traditional "ethnic stereotype" joke as much as it's meant to be a Brer Rabbit joke. It's quite funny. Posted by Heffaji (Member # 3669) on :
I liked the joke. Then again, I'm also Jewish.
Posted by Puffy Treat (Member # 7210) on :
Disney should release the Br'er Rabbit cartoons on DVD, even if they'll never release Song of the South.
Posted by Slim (Member # 2334) on :
I didn't get the first joke, either. But it was just because I didn't know those names given were Jewish. So it would have been funnier if it was totally reversed and it was a couple Christians making money in a Jewish area with obviously Christian names.
Posted by Blayne Bradley (Member # 8565) on :
except christians dont have that stereotype.
Posted by Lisa (Member # 8384) on :
quote:Originally posted by Puffy Treat: Disney should release the Br'er Rabbit cartoons on DVD, even if they'll never release Song of the South.
Link. It's not the same, of course, but it does have some cool Brer Rabbit stories in it.
And there's this, which is magnificently done.
Posted by Slim (Member # 2334) on :
quote:Originally posted by Blayne Bradley: except Christians don't have that stereotype.
Except since I'm not familiar with Jewish people, not only do I not know common Jewish names, but I don't know that they have that stereotype.
I think smarter people get jokes a lot easier.
Posted by Reshpeckobiggle (Member # 8947) on :
People can be so seeensitive. I like the Mormon joke.
Posted by Samprimary (Member # 8561) on :
quote:Originally posted by Threads: I found it funny and I think some people here should lighten up a bit. The joke was poking fun at stereotypes, not advocating them.
You mean kind of like that Chess for Girls commARRGH I'm too late
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