Laughter is the best medicine. What do you and the Israelis think of last weekend’s SNL cold open? Instead of punching up and mocking the embarrassing antisemitic university presidents, they chose to punch down at congresswoman Elise Stefanik. They have performed cringe clapter over genuine comedy for years. SNL is another institution that has fallen from glory like Harvard and the Demoralizd DIEvy League.
I stopped watching SNL decades ago. In fact I pretty much ceased watching any political comedy ages ago because propaganda is just not funny - it's sad and it's stupid. So wonderful to hear of comedys return with this show. May your example be a beacon to the idiots purporting to do 'comedy' here in America. Well Done!
I guess this was ready before last night’s new episode. Roasts the Congressional hearing - Hogwarts style, with Michael Rappaort as Dumbledore. Recommended, especially in light of some of Bari’s reporting.
And in case you missed it, Eretz Nehederet strikes again! With apologies (I assume) to J.K. Rowling. This time it's the Hogwarts Code of Conduct. Not surprisingly, it's all a matter of context. SNL should take note.
I firmly believe that there is no situation so serious it cannot be laughed at. It has gotten me in trouble more than once.
It is wonderful to find out that I am not alone in that belief and that the healing power of laughter is alive and well and walking the airwaves of Israel.
The first days of the war were difficult. Against the backdrop of frequent shelling of the center of the country and the south, there were still heavy attacks and infiltrations of terrorist groups into Israel. People were busy with many things. Transportation of those called up from the reserve, equipment of protective premises, packaging of things necessary for soldiers. I saw people who were returning from kibbutzim, I talked with people who participated in the center for identifying the bodies of victims. It seemed to me that these people would never be able to smile. And they themselves thought so. All the world's media show lies and manipulate the consciousness of the crowd. Israel's voice, opinion and condition are nowhere to be seen.
And now the show Eretz Nehederet comes out. It really worked like a medicine. The humor is so thoughtful and precise. Simple in appearance, but did not hurt feelings, did not cause irritation. This speaks volumes about the level of the authors.
I’m a big believer in the power of comedy. I think its great what they are doing. I also find that laughter can be the cleansing. If you are so easily parodied as “racist fluid” maybe you should reconsider your actions.
Great piece, one must laugh through one's tears. Brings to mind the old saying, which i don't believe has a Jewish origin: "The best revenge is to live well".
That skit about the Columbia students was gold. SNL could take pointers on being political and funny instead of just shallowly political. I shouldn't ding SNL too hard. They are severely hampered by their self-imposed holier than thou ideological bubble.
The creation myths of many societies are imbued with laughter and humor. And the Hebrew Bible contains several stories which are intended to inspire laughter for different reasons, e.g., satire, joy, irony. Thus, laughter is an integral, life-affirming part of Jewish culture.
I've watched their English skits, they are way better than 90% of SNL. I wish the ones in Hebrew were subtitled in English. Like the one linked above where the two trendstars visit the army encampment - looks funny but I want to know what they are saying.
Laughter is the best medicine. What do you and the Israelis think of last weekend’s SNL cold open? Instead of punching up and mocking the embarrassing antisemitic university presidents, they chose to punch down at congresswoman Elise Stefanik. They have performed cringe clapter over genuine comedy for years. SNL is another institution that has fallen from glory like Harvard and the Demoralizd DIEvy League.
This exemplifies the strength and resilience of the Jewish people and why they must prevail for the good of humanity.
I stopped watching SNL decades ago. In fact I pretty much ceased watching any political comedy ages ago because propaganda is just not funny - it's sad and it's stupid. So wonderful to hear of comedys return with this show. May your example be a beacon to the idiots purporting to do 'comedy' here in America. Well Done!
I guess this was ready before last night’s new episode. Roasts the Congressional hearing - Hogwarts style, with Michael Rappaort as Dumbledore. Recommended, especially in light of some of Bari’s reporting.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0xDwtFtZ4w/?igshid=NTYzOWQzNmJjMA==
I’m not surprised that comedy is alive in Israel. Our Jewish comedians of the “ borscht belt” era would have been all canceled now here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jW_k-mUfzhE
And in case you missed it, Eretz Nehederet strikes again! With apologies (I assume) to J.K. Rowling. This time it's the Hogwarts Code of Conduct. Not surprisingly, it's all a matter of context. SNL should take note.
I firmly believe that there is no situation so serious it cannot be laughed at. It has gotten me in trouble more than once.
It is wonderful to find out that I am not alone in that belief and that the healing power of laughter is alive and well and walking the airwaves of Israel.
The first days of the war were difficult. Against the backdrop of frequent shelling of the center of the country and the south, there were still heavy attacks and infiltrations of terrorist groups into Israel. People were busy with many things. Transportation of those called up from the reserve, equipment of protective premises, packaging of things necessary for soldiers. I saw people who were returning from kibbutzim, I talked with people who participated in the center for identifying the bodies of victims. It seemed to me that these people would never be able to smile. And they themselves thought so. All the world's media show lies and manipulate the consciousness of the crowd. Israel's voice, opinion and condition are nowhere to be seen.
And now the show Eretz Nehederet comes out. It really worked like a medicine. The humor is so thoughtful and precise. Simple in appearance, but did not hurt feelings, did not cause irritation. This speaks volumes about the level of the authors.
I think that only in Israel this is possible.
I’m a big believer in the power of comedy. I think its great what they are doing. I also find that laughter can be the cleansing. If you are so easily parodied as “racist fluid” maybe you should reconsider your actions.
SNL lost its way many years ago.. I do love the links posted.
Great piece, one must laugh through one's tears. Brings to mind the old saying, which i don't believe has a Jewish origin: "The best revenge is to live well".
Thanks, I needed that. Now I'll have to go to You Tube for videos. Besides Woody Allen's personal philosophy, I've only listened to the music.
The new Hogwarts “it depends on the context” meme is the latest to go viral. It’s pretty funny….
That skit about the Columbia students was gold. SNL could take pointers on being political and funny instead of just shallowly political. I shouldn't ding SNL too hard. They are severely hampered by their self-imposed holier than thou ideological bubble.
The creation myths of many societies are imbued with laughter and humor. And the Hebrew Bible contains several stories which are intended to inspire laughter for different reasons, e.g., satire, joy, irony. Thus, laughter is an integral, life-affirming part of Jewish culture.
A couple of years ago I wrote an essay on this topic called "God at the Comedy Club": https://thewellexaminedlife.com/god-at-the-comedy-club/
I've watched their English skits, they are way better than 90% of SNL. I wish the ones in Hebrew were subtitled in English. Like the one linked above where the two trendstars visit the army encampment - looks funny but I want to know what they are saying.