2003
DOI: 10.5204/mcj.2259
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Performativity and Metacommentary in Jewish American Mother Light Bulb Jokes

Abstract: Q: How many people does it take to change a light bulb for a Jewish mother? A: None, Dahlink, I'll sit in the dark. Q: How many Jewish mothers does it take to change a light bulb? A: Don't worry about your mother. You go have a good time. I'll just sit here in the dark again. Alone. The Jewish American Mother light bulb jokes cited above are illustrations of a special categorical form that is performative. They are quite different from their traditi… Show more

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