Andrew Katz
Jan 21, 2022

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I don't believe gentiles using words like "schtick" or "schmuck" or "kosher" (the last a bit outside its original meaning) are antisemitic or engaging in appropriation. English, more than most other languages, relies on borrowings from other cultures & nations.

Granted, mimicking other cultures in order to seem hip is very, very annoying, & marks the actor as nothing but a damned fool.

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Andrew Katz
Andrew Katz

Written by Andrew Katz

LA born & raised, now I live upstate. I hate snow. I write on healthcare, politics & history. Hobbies are woodworking & singing Xmas carols with nonsense lyrics

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