This week has been ZERO fun. Yes the leaves are gorgeous, and I spent far too much time figuring out how my husband and I can be the Olsen Twins for a Halloween party this weekend (pictures to come), but all of this has been overshadowed by Kim Kardashian’s husband (we don’t speak his name here).
Yes, girl, HUSBAND.
Weird, right?
Legally, I guess, he who shall not be named is single, but the ongoing battle about finances and custody of their FOUR children (omg when did all of that happen) means they are technically still married. That’s not even the big news here. This fool with his little white lives matter t-shirts, and racist threats of going “death con 3 on Jewish people” was dumped by his team of incredibly expensive divorce lawyers this week. It probably surprises no one to discover that this was the FIFTH law firm to try to represent him since Kim filed for divorce back in February 2021.
I don’t have any great insights here. I’m also not super excited to jump into this conversation with my usual sassy ‘let’s have some laughs about pop culture news’ shtick. Some wealthy dude being racist isn’t as much fun to write jokes about, as say, a famous talk show host going ham at a fancy NYC restaurant. I am Jewish and my family is Jewish, so when he (or literally any other person) ramps up the hate to get everyone’s attention I see and feel the pain of his shenanigans. I also have a Jewish job, so I get to hear and talk about how his messiness affects my day to day safety.
It’s annoying and stressful.
A super fun thing to do is not be antisemitic. This is a pretty good rule of thumb for everyday living, but also especially if you have any lawyers on your payroll. Some stereotypes are real and true, and let’s face it, if you want a great team of attorneys — a few of those folks are going to be JEWISH. I always think that one person from a marginalized group should automatically understand or at the very least be sympathetic to all other marginalized groups. It’s really frustrating that this is not how the world works. It makes me sad.
Anyway, wouldn’t it be more fun to laugh at the really terrible merch targeted at Jews this time of year (read: Holiday — ie Christmas — season)?
Here are a few of my faves…
Listen, I will eat a matzo ball literally any time of the year, but they are not to be used to “deck the halls.” I know, I KNOW. This is supposed to be a joke, but not one single Jew is eating or decking the halls with matzo balls at Hanukkah. Why would we do a thing like that when there are donuts and fried potatoes to be had? It’s weird. It’s like talking about chocolate bunnies at Christmas. I love eating chocolate bunnies, but like maybe at Christmas I’d rather just have hot cocoa and eat my green bean casserole in peace.
Why is this listed as a Hanukkah decoration? Ain’t nobody having a seder at Hanukkah. We’re eating fried food and bitching about the latest episode of And Just Like That.
It’s you. Hi. You’re the problem it’s YOU.
You might see a cute family with matching pajamas. What I see is a cute family in something that dances dangerously close to a holocaust uniform.
The least you could do with this one is take the Christmas Tree out of his hand.
I’m off to a writing retreat next week. When I come back I swear I’ll be in a better mood.
Come See Me!
Friday, November 11: I’m reading in Funny Ha-Ha with some super hilarious and gorgeous peeps. Don’t miss it! Get your tickets
* You’re Being Ridiculous is on a little pause while I write and rewrite my solo play BIG GAY NIGHTMARE (coming this summer!).
Whatchu Doing?
reading: This Story Will Change by Elizabeth Crane. I’m not a super fan of a nonfiction story told in third person, but this is good and interesting and please read it so we can talk about it immediately.
watching: Similarly, please watch The Patient on Hulu right now so we can scream about it.
listening: I love Taylor Swift. I can’t stop listening to Midnights. Like I fully tried to not like it, but the song Anti-Hero is very addictive.
Please make an announcement when you finish The Patient. My God! Also, walking a line here I know, I’m tired of seeing her husband described as “mentally ill.” Lots of people (with fewer resources than him!) endure mental illness without being disgusting sewage monsters who threaten the welfare and safety of others. He’s a hateful bigot. It’s not a complication of Bipolar Disorder.