In the past, I’ve posted pics of people wearing the Kippahs. Some photos of celebs. Photos of friends. By far, I just saw the best photo yet of an Obamica in action (on a head :))
For a good chuckle, be sure to read about the Yarmulke Social Experiment.
Not sure if you heard. There is a group called Rabbis For Obama. Like the name suggests, this is a group of Rabbis (not priests), endorsing Barack Obama (not Senator McCain).
Their site is here. You can read more coverage about Rabbis for Obama, here and here.
Anyways, I think this is a superb concept. Why? Because let’s face it; most people really form an opinion based on what the Rabbi likes. If the Rabbi drinks Dr. Pepper, then the community develops a taste for this fine brand of cola.
I know lots of Jews. When they go into the polling booth, they are no longer thinking about the issues. The economy? Blah. National security? Blah blah. What goes through their mind moments before pulling the lever is: “who is my Rabbi voting?”. And then they pull the lever accordingly.
So, it was a breath of fresh air to see these maverick Rabbis pool resources and create a coalition.
Not to be outdone, I resolved to emerge from the caves of silence. I introduce to you the freshly minted organization called “Rabies for Obama“. Basically, it is a group of different forms of rabies that have joined together to endorse Senator Obama. Link.
To be fair, I need to create a broad coalition supporting McCain as well. Not sure if it will be called “Measles for McCain” or “Smallpox for John McCain’. Stay tuned.
Yesterday, I did about 100 crunches in the gym. A very proud moment.
In another proud moment, here’s a flattering news mention. The article in the Forward is not about my site. Or the Kippahs. The column is a review of a film titled My Mexican Shivah. More reviews for the movie here.
The opening paragraph of the article:
Religion and national culture can make for strange bedfellows. And as evidenced by the availability of items like the political-themed yarmulkes the McCippah and the Obamica, American Jews have come a long way in blending the two. Mexican Jews, on the other hand, are still working on their balancing act.
OMG. Loves it. LOL. The best thing about this is that it’s not about the site. It’s on a different topic entirely. Just manages to get in there somehow.
Even more flattering is the context. My very goal of the site was to fuse two of my (many) passions: religion and natural culture. The site launched less than two months ago. And is now being cited as evidence that culture and religion can coexist!
From all the press coverage, this one is my favorite.
Here’s the movie trailer for My Mexican Shivah:
David Blaine is hanging. Nothing to be alarmed about. He did this on his own. Blaine is Jewish. In fact, he even has a tattoo with the Auschwitz number of author Primo Levi.
Anyways, I just wanted to say that it’s good Blaine is not wearing a Yarmulke during his most recent stunt. Why? Because it would undoubtedly fall off his head, whilst being suspended upside down. (That’s why I haven’t performed this stunt myself!)
Even if he’d secure the Kippah with magnets, it would be a distraction. Naysayers would use this as further evidence that he is cheating. And perhaps the Kippahs would get a bad rap….
In a future post, I will elaborate on the various methods to getting a Kippah to stay on ones head.
Btw, with Blaine’s extreme tolerance for pain, I wouldn’t be surprised if he gives Orthodox Judaism a shot…
This past weekend there was a bloggers conference in Las Vegas. The venue is called the “Blog World Expo“.
While I did not make it out there, some of my Kippahs were in attendance.
In fact, the Yarmulkes were part of a panel and were even featured on the big screen.
Take a look at this photo:
That’s Mike Allen wearing the McCippah and Tim Jones sporting the Cindy McCain Kippah. Hawt!
Both look very handsome in their Kippahs.
What were the Kippahs doing in Vegas? Why, they were there for their honeymoon! FYI, blonde Kippahs have WAY more fun.
VanityKippah was a part of the discussion and presentation. You can read more here.
Vegas is a crazy place. Lots of people go there to party. I am happy to report that the Kippahs behaved themselves. Yes; the Yarmulkes played some slots. And then went disco dancing with an Elvis imprersonator.
But all in all, their conduct was more than acceptable by Vegas standards.
Just did a Google search for the term “Jews for Palin“. Yeah. I’m on Firefox. Bite me.
Anyways, see screen shot. Either Palin is really new. Or she is not getting the Jews excited. Maybe both. In contrast, if you do a search for “Jews for Biden“, you do not get a “did you mean…”
This reminds me of the French Military Victories stunt…
(Potentially sobering news for the Sarah Palin Lipstick Kippah)
It is getting interesting in the Jewish community. Here’s the: Rabbis for Obama site. Warning: lots of nudity on this site. Not. And here’s an announcement from “Jews for Palin“. Spoiler alert: the guy on the video is voting for McCain/Palin.
Big news for all visitors to Doaks. I am breaking out with pimples all over my face. Not sure why? Maybe it’s all those taco chips and salsa. Maybe it’s the launch of my latest Kippah. Whatever the case, it’s annoying as all hell.
So, the Sarah Palin Lipstick Kippah has arrived. Link. I struggled with the naming of this one.
The BarraKippah; that didn’t fly because it has the name “Barack”. You NEVER, EVER want to have a Kippah that sends mixed signals. That’s what caused the Bay of Pigs.
The Lipsticka: it didn’t roll off the tongue the way a Yarmulke name ought to.
The AlasKap: Don’t even go there. It was barely a fleeting thought.
I interrupt the turbulent flow of this post to inform you that I have successfully punctured a rogue zit on my right cheek. You see, the surge IS working!
Here’s a few pics of the Kippahs. Front and back. FYI, this Yarmulke in particular was not comfortable at first having its hind quarters photographed. However, after much coaxing and wheedling, I was able to persuade the Kippah to proudly display what its mother gave her!
Btw, here’s the final line of the product description: No earmarks were requested for the creation of this Yarmulke.
From the WSJ: Thinking Outside the Lox. Fun read.
From SNL: Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton Address the Nation. Fun watch.
Weekend Journal: The Triumph of Culture Over Politics. Interesting read. Link. Not as boring as the title suggests. A few quotes from the article, to prove to you that I read it:
If hearing the word “culture” makes you think of Rossini, the latest translation of “Anna Karenina,” the Guggenheim Museum or “The Wire,” then you’re probably a liberal — or, at least, an unreconstructed “cosmopolitan” conservative. But if the word culture means for you forms of courtship, or sexual preference, or the relationship between parents and children, or the set of rituals that revolve around the ownership and use of a gun, or, most passionately of all, ways of living, and believing, and rejoicing, and suffering, and dying that are hallowed by the religion you practice and embodied in the church you belong to — if for you, culture does not primarily signify opera or HBO, then you are probably celebrating Sarah Palin’s ragged, real-seeming life.
Note to self in the public forum: make sure to rent or buy “The Wire”.
Finally, “The New Pranksters”, a funny read. Gosh darn it, why didn’t I think of some of these stuff?
Good afternoon. Just got back from reading the Journal. Poolside. I hope you are sitting in an uncomfortable office cubicle.
The Wall Street Journal came out with their first magazine. I still haven’t read it. A bit too glossy for me. Too many photos. If I wanted to feel dumb, I could just buy US Weekly or simply look in the mirror.
Saturday’s Journal, in the Corrections & Amplifications Column (many liberals would opine that the entire paper fits into this category), there was the following mea culpa:
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is 44 years old. An article on the governor in the Fall 2008 edition of WSJ. magazine that was included with some copies of the Sept. 6 Journal incorrectly said she is 45.
Yes. This is a minuscule error. FYI, my WSJ Magazine copy was among the “some” (botched) batch. However, remember, the elections will soon be upon us. And lots of attention has been directed at Palin’s youth. Therefore, mistaking Sarah Palin’s age is a matter of significance, albeit even just one year older!
A few weeks back, I blogged about a WSJ front page that juxtaposed a picture of Obama with the word “Muslim”. No doubt this was NOT intentional. Still, people need to be very sensitive. And pay attention to the nuances.
Here’s what I really don’t get; fine. The age was wrong. You made mention of it in your correction section. But why does the ONLINE version still say Palin is 45? This isn’t a print copy…which would make it too late to fix. For heavens sake, this is the web version.
To the folks at the Journal: details!
Good weekend. Whatever is left of it. I jogged around the lake this afternoon. And my left knee is hurting me now. It is not easy being in tip-top shape. With a sculpted body. At least that is what I once read in a book…
So, I went to see Burn After Reading. I am willing to watch anything with Brad Pitt and George Clooney, provided it is NOT Ocean Eleven 17. Or any further installment of the Ocean Eleven dynasty. When will it end?
The WSJ did not have a favorable review for BAR. Then again, with the stock/financial market doing so poorly, I take everything from Wall Street with a grain of salt. For the occasion, I wore my Cindy McCippah. My Kippah was not heckled even once during the film.
Things you need to know about the experience:
1) I bought a package of Twizzlers at the concession stand. The only candy with an OU
2) The theater was FULL. This was an early Sunday evening showing. Impressive.
3) Everyone in attendance was between the ages of 20-35.
4) There was lots of laughter in middle of the movie
5) The city of Seattle had a small cameo in BAR. And the theater erupted in a rather tame applause for our city
BAR runs for 96 minutes and even that felt too long! John Malkovitch was outstanding. Personally, I enjoyed Vicky Cristina Barcelona a lot more. This was no Fargo. No Big Lebowski either.
It was great to see Sledge Hammer in Burn After Reading! Sledge Hammer was an awesome TV show starring David Rasche. Rasche is a funny, funny man and IMO, should have been given more of an opportunity to showcase his comedic talents.
The end.
Here’s a few Sledge Hammer Clips a rolled into one:
