Tell the Jew we're out of brisket.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker tells a Jewish person they are out of brisket.
- In plain terms
- Tell the Jew we're out of brisket.
- What can you take from it?
- Jokes can play on cultural stereotypes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is this joke respectful?
- How does food relate to identity?
Another view
Relies on a potentially offensive stereotype.
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