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In reply to the discussion: Viral Video Appears To Show Sydney Train Passenger Defending Muslim Woman Against Hateful Rant [View all]cbayer
(146,218 posts)41. I tend to agree with your position here, but I think it may be important to
understand the origin of things before making fun of them.
I have read multiple fascinating articles by women who freely choose to wear the burka or similar clothing. The Hasidim traditions are soaked by the cultures in which they arose.
There are ways to laugh that are not mocking. The musical "Book of Mormon" is one that did it brilliantly. Stone and Parker have an immense talent for seeing the humor while respecting the source.
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hrmjustin
Apr 2015
OP
As an adult you still feel the need to make fun of people because of what they ware?
hrmjustin
Apr 2015
#3
OMG!! It's cbayer meme #243 - "reading from the Book of Mormon while on vacation!"
cbayer
Apr 2015
#40
Well i live in Brooklyn so I am used to seeing those hats so it doesn't amuse me.
hrmjustin
Apr 2015
#10
The specific hats refer to specific geographic locations and specific Rabbinic lineages.
rug
Apr 2015
#61
Wtf? You just admitted you laughed at mormons because of their beliefs.
beam me up scottie
Apr 2015
#60