Actually, I thought it was kind of offensive to Asians, too---because it seems to think---as do so many Hollywood movies---that anything rendered funny just by having some Asian kid clunking around clumsily. If I were Asian, I’d hate this, same as I would hate many of the moronic sitcoms aimed at African-Americans if I were one; it’s largely about self-respect, in addition to respect for others.
An Asian seriously lip-synching Tevye from ‘Fiddler’ might be amusing. This was not.
@bobster0. That's not the case at all. The video is the result of some 9th graders trying to get extra credit for an English class. Sure, looking back now, I can agree that the video is pretty bad in terms of quality and other things. But it was never meant be be offensive to anyone. Its just a bunch of kids trying to raise their grade in a class. But it in no way makes fun of Asians or Jews at all, its just kind of funny than an Asian would try out for a Jewish based show. That's all.
I went back & rewatched it, just to see if I overreacted, ‘cuz I’m really no fan of political correctness & telling everyone how to talk.
Unfortunately, no, I was right on the money. It’s the voiceover, the stupidly unfunny ‘rap’: both the words & the overdone yiddish accent are unfunny & offensive. It’s nice that no diss was intended, but that doesn’t make it OK; such stereotypes are inherently offensive, just as certain formerly acceptable portrayals of blacks are no longer OK.
@bobster0 Well we didn't do the voice-over/rap/song/thing, its by a band called "2 Live Jews," the title is "If I Were A Rich Man." We wanted to use the original song from the movie but couldn't find it, so we settled for this song, thinking the lyrics would be the same, just covered by a different band. But I guess since we're having this conversation, that's obviously not the case, sorry it offended you.
oy. I’m familiar w/ 2 Live Jews----the novelty wears thin very quickly, but guess I can’t blame you for thinking if it’s done by a couple of Jews it ought to be OK---you’re not alone. Personally, I love good, sharp satire much as anyone--what's demeaning is when folks too lazy to come up with their own songs or stories do dumb “parodies" “spoofing” Jews (or any topic) failing to say anything clever or original.
I do appreciate your mellow attitude in responding to my criticism.
@bobster0 I see what your saying man, its all good. I find it better to have good conversation and understand someone's opinion before attacking them just because of some criticism they might have had. Everyone's got an opinion and there definitely needs to be an equal balance of listening and sharing. But anyways...its been nice talking to you!
I appreciate your sincere tone, rather than getting snarky or defensive.
But good intentions---or lack of malicious intentions---does not always change something being inherently offensive. It’s up to adults to correct the youth, and teach the difference between funny & offensive, “daring” & merely insensitive. Sadly, many adults fail at this. And wanting to get a good grade is completely beside the point. Respect for others is as relevant to an English class as making home videos.
hahahahha this is pretty funny... good work dude im going to tell my friends about you...ive seen a couple of your movies and your a pretty good director.. or actor? well good luck in the future this is prettty good... i see you have some green screen going on... nice.. THIS DESERVES A SUBSRCIPTION!!
wow, thanks man. Seriously thanks man, and uh I'm a director, even though I'm in my movies. But uh ya, im just learning how to do green screen, so ya, but thanks again man!!!
This is totally, comprehensively unfunny.... and also highly offensive.
The problem is that so many morons think offensive = 'daring', artistic, witty & satirical.
Others are just that: juvenile imbeciles who guffaw at virtually anything.
The big question is, which category is your English teacher in?
bobster0 1 month ago
@bobster0 Why are you offended? Do you not like Asians?
KyleStuck 1 month ago
@KyleStuck
Actually, I thought it was kind of offensive to Asians, too---because it seems to think---as do so many Hollywood movies---that anything rendered funny just by having some Asian kid clunking around clumsily. If I were Asian, I’d hate this, same as I would hate many of the moronic sitcoms aimed at African-Americans if I were one; it’s largely about self-respect, in addition to respect for others.
An Asian seriously lip-synching Tevye from ‘Fiddler’ might be amusing. This was not.
bobster0 1 month ago
@bobster0. That's not the case at all. The video is the result of some 9th graders trying to get extra credit for an English class. Sure, looking back now, I can agree that the video is pretty bad in terms of quality and other things. But it was never meant be be offensive to anyone. Its just a bunch of kids trying to raise their grade in a class. But it in no way makes fun of Asians or Jews at all, its just kind of funny than an Asian would try out for a Jewish based show. That's all.
KyleStuck 1 month ago
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bobster0 1 month ago
@KyleStuck
I went back & rewatched it, just to see if I overreacted, ‘cuz I’m really no fan of political correctness & telling everyone how to talk.
Unfortunately, no, I was right on the money. It’s the voiceover, the stupidly unfunny ‘rap’: both the words & the overdone yiddish accent are unfunny & offensive. It’s nice that no diss was intended, but that doesn’t make it OK; such stereotypes are inherently offensive, just as certain formerly acceptable portrayals of blacks are no longer OK.
bobster0 1 month ago
@bobster0 Well we didn't do the voice-over/rap/song/thing, its by a band called "2 Live Jews," the title is "If I Were A Rich Man." We wanted to use the original song from the movie but couldn't find it, so we settled for this song, thinking the lyrics would be the same, just covered by a different band. But I guess since we're having this conversation, that's obviously not the case, sorry it offended you.
KyleStuck 1 month ago
@KyleStuck
oy. I’m familiar w/ 2 Live Jews----the novelty wears thin very quickly, but guess I can’t blame you for thinking if it’s done by a couple of Jews it ought to be OK---you’re not alone. Personally, I love good, sharp satire much as anyone--what's demeaning is when folks too lazy to come up with their own songs or stories do dumb “parodies" “spoofing” Jews (or any topic) failing to say anything clever or original.
I do appreciate your mellow attitude in responding to my criticism.
bobster0 1 month ago
@bobster0 I see what your saying man, its all good. I find it better to have good conversation and understand someone's opinion before attacking them just because of some criticism they might have had. Everyone's got an opinion and there definitely needs to be an equal balance of listening and sharing. But anyways...its been nice talking to you!
KyleStuck 1 month ago
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@KyleStuck
I appreciate your sincere tone, rather than getting snarky or defensive.
But good intentions---or lack of malicious intentions---does not always change something being inherently offensive. It’s up to adults to correct the youth, and teach the difference between funny & offensive, “daring” & merely insensitive. Sadly, many adults fail at this. And wanting to get a good grade is completely beside the point. Respect for others is as relevant to an English class as making home videos.
bobster0 1 month ago
you guys are silly, but it is funny anyway!
vouassistiredai 1 year ago
Flip: caleb your a jew O.o????
jk XD but anyway im still in shock about caleb being hot i mean WTF :p he knows im jk later
toxic61714 2 years ago
hahahahahahha... this was for extra credit right?? (btw, this is cristina c)
LasGuatibulas 2 years ago
XDDDD
summerrushband 2 years ago
hawt!
sarahbearno1 2 years ago
haha who? haha
KyleStuck 2 years ago
the spazzy judge man, hawt stuff right there. Better get a tea cosy for that bad boi!
sarahbearno1 2 years ago
oh baby, RAR, haha
KyleStuck 2 years ago
;) xx
sarahbearno1 2 years ago
This isn't funny at all
Inuboy2233 2 years ago
Funny! I'm Jewish so I appreciate the humor.
myjourn 2 years ago
good i'm glad!!
KyleStuck 2 years ago
that is HILLARIUS!! Great job loved the end :D
louielouie6594 2 years ago
hahahahha this is pretty funny... good work dude im going to tell my friends about you...ive seen a couple of your movies and your a pretty good director.. or actor? well good luck in the future this is prettty good... i see you have some green screen going on... nice.. THIS DESERVES A SUBSRCIPTION!!
EuroCup09 2 years ago
wow, thanks man. Seriously thanks man, and uh I'm a director, even though I'm in my movies. But uh ya, im just learning how to do green screen, so ya, but thanks again man!!!
KyleStuck 2 years ago
ya, byung chan is right, pwned danny, i removed your comment, lol
KyleStuck 2 years ago
haha true ~~ you can actually see esteban and ben... but.. SO WHAT !?!? :D
byungchan123 2 years ago
funniest video ever KYLE YOU ROCK!! -danny
ElDanello 2 years ago
lol.
favorited!
-libby.
irmaandlibby 2 years ago
kyle. you are freaking amazing. that's all.
p.s. you should put 'poned' on youtube.
AnnaVasky 2 years ago