And now, let’s tackle some of the great legendary folk tales from our time: 1) Loch Ness Monster: Since becoming famous in the 1930s, stories of the Loch Ness Monster have fascinated scientists and adventure-seekers around the world. Supposedly located in Scotland, this dinosaur-looking creature has been spotted numerous times but never captured. 2) Bigfoot: [...]
Archive | January, 2010
Shalom, Cripple!
In my last post, I touched on political correctness as looked at by someone living in Israel. I know that Israelis sometimes get our labels wrong but this is ridiculous. A little sensitivity training, anyone? That was beyond a poor translation. Hat tip: (Zev) You know who’s great at translating between English and Hebrew? (bad [...]
Jpost Uses "Retarded" in Headline. Benji Laughs.
You know what makes me laugh? The last thirty minutes of “The Naked Gun.” Larry David in “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” And when Israelis say words that were once acceptable in American English but whose time has passed. Like “Afro-Americans.” Every time I hear it, I cringe. But you know what? WE’RE the nutballs who keep [...]
February Comedy Tour: NOW BOOKING!
Do you like to laugh? Would you like to help an oleh in need? After successful comedy tours last February and November, I’d like nothing more than to come back to North America next month for more of the same. (That was for you, Canada, I’m just dying to visit and spend some loonies and [...]
And Have You Tried the Chocolate Chip Kaki Dough?
Hello, people-can you believe this ridiculous weather? Spent some time in Tel Aviv this weekend. Wow. Warm, sunny….are we sure it’s winter? You wouldn’t know from walking around. People at the beach….drinking coffee at outdoor cafes. And of course, partaking in some delicious ice cream. Well, maybe I’m making assumptions about the “delicious” part. Check [...]
Israel: Where a Senior Citizen Can Be a Gever Gever
Just a few days ago, I saw my old friend Sarit who I went to college with in Austin. Sarit grew up in Israel and went to uni in the US after her army service (“uni”? “UNI???” I guess I’ve been hanging out with Brits too much. Especially in this 20 degree weather (there’s that [...]
Ech Omrim "I’m Wearing Shorts in January"?
Good morning, my loyal readers! Enjoying the gorgeous Israeli weather? As I just wrote on those popular social media sites, if global warming hasn’t made it to Israel, then I have some lovely beachfront property in Ramallah to sell you. Good G-d, why am I in my room with the window open, wearing shorts? Oh [...]
