jews

i went to a concert yesterday. i don’t remember the last time i saw that many wise-looking people gathered in one place, especially wise-looking jews. there were quite a few of these, young and old, thin and fat, males and females, ugly and good looking, dressed to kill and dressed like homeless people. you know that jews like to be late, so it should not come as a surprise when a third of the venue is empty, and everyone already sitted has to get up to let people pass while the 75 year old greatest storyteller singer of the world is performing with his voice rested and at his best. it should not come up as a surprise that a female eastern european fan next to you smells like smoked fish. it should not come as a surprise seeing bohemian looking jews smoking cigarettes in the hallways with a look of profoundity stamped on their faces. it should not come as a surprise watching their proud feel of ownership of their high-value tickets. it should not come as a surprise witnessing their unwillingness to stand through the entire concert even for the performer they believe to be admiring and worshiping. none of it should come as a surprise, because these are the ashkenazi jews, and they are my people.

i loved the concert and here is a review i found this morning - http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/aleqm5j5-2c2ovs5kkersgzk1vqbdqnrtg