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Did Snickers’ Super Bowl Commercial Have Anti-Semitic Message?

JL;DR SUMMARY A controversial Super Bowl commercial for Snickers featuring Jewish comedian Richard Lewis and fellow comedian Roseanne Barr sparked backlash due to perceived antisemitic undertones. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Jewish RepresentationStereotypesControversyHumorRoseanne BarrSuper BowlRichard LewisCommercialSnickers

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Chicago, Illinois, United States
"Chicago Jewish publication the Lakewood View quoted unnamed observers as saying the message is loud and clear Jews are whining non team players."
Seattle, Washington, United States
"Seattle-based activist Jason Rantz, who reportedly launched the page, did not respond to an e-mail requesting comment."

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