Thank you for this analysis! Your commentary on this is a big part of why I'm so happy to subscribe to Rich Text as it encourages critical thinking, reflection on internalized misogyny and biases. I binged the show over two days and got caught up in the chemistry and swoony-ness of adult Seth Cohen. There were parts that definitely didn't sit well with me, but I didn't give it much thought as the show went down like cotton candy. I so appreciate how you two have sharpened my thinking and analysis over the years of listening to your podcast(s). Also, I take umbrage to calling yourselves mid-podcasters!! Your top tier in talent and total babes!
Excellent analysis, thank you so much! One question: have you seen Mistletoe and Menorahs? If you thought it was unbelievable that Joanne would know so little about Judaism, you’ll get a kick out of this movie.
The premise is: Christie, a Christmas-obsessed blonde, finds out that the upcoming meeting where she needs to impress a client is actually at a Hanukkah party! Christie, despite living in Chicago, has never heard of Hanukkah. Continently, her work bff knows a Jewish guy! Even better, he needs to learn about Christmas to impress his girlfriend’s parents (despite living a somewhat secular existence in Chicago, he knows almost nothing about Christmas). Hijinks ensue.
My wife and I watch it every year— it’s so cheesy, but also very sweet and based on a true story. It’s one of our favorite *fiddler on the roof voice* traditions. We think you’d both enjoy it… and maybe you’ll decide to do a recap episode!
This article/interview was interesting because despite the title, you never actually get insight into either Foster's thinking behind the crafting of the Jewish women characters, or what she thinks/feels about how they have been received. She does note the fact her writers were Jewish, but that brings up even more questions for me. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2024-09-30/erin-foster-jewish-women-nobody-wants-this
yeah, I suspect that these questions were asked during the press tour before the flood of articles specifically about Jewish women. But the answers are... BAD.
Thank you for this analysis! Your commentary on this is a big part of why I'm so happy to subscribe to Rich Text as it encourages critical thinking, reflection on internalized misogyny and biases. I binged the show over two days and got caught up in the chemistry and swoony-ness of adult Seth Cohen. There were parts that definitely didn't sit well with me, but I didn't give it much thought as the show went down like cotton candy. I so appreciate how you two have sharpened my thinking and analysis over the years of listening to your podcast(s). Also, I take umbrage to calling yourselves mid-podcasters!! Your top tier in talent and total babes!
Thank you!
Hi! I love this episode but it has disappeared from my apple podcast feed. Has that happened to everyone?
Thanks for flagging this! Looking into it.
Excellent analysis, thank you so much! One question: have you seen Mistletoe and Menorahs? If you thought it was unbelievable that Joanne would know so little about Judaism, you’ll get a kick out of this movie.
The premise is: Christie, a Christmas-obsessed blonde, finds out that the upcoming meeting where she needs to impress a client is actually at a Hanukkah party! Christie, despite living in Chicago, has never heard of Hanukkah. Continently, her work bff knows a Jewish guy! Even better, he needs to learn about Christmas to impress his girlfriend’s parents (despite living a somewhat secular existence in Chicago, he knows almost nothing about Christmas). Hijinks ensue.
My wife and I watch it every year— it’s so cheesy, but also very sweet and based on a true story. It’s one of our favorite *fiddler on the roof voice* traditions. We think you’d both enjoy it… and maybe you’ll decide to do a recap episode!
Anyway, Shana Tovah! 🍎🍯
This article/interview was interesting because despite the title, you never actually get insight into either Foster's thinking behind the crafting of the Jewish women characters, or what she thinks/feels about how they have been received. She does note the fact her writers were Jewish, but that brings up even more questions for me. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2024-09-30/erin-foster-jewish-women-nobody-wants-this
yeah, I suspect that these questions were asked during the press tour before the flood of articles specifically about Jewish women. But the answers are... BAD.