Some things just "feel" Jewish, while others don't.

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

"Dig... if you live in New York or any other big city you are Jewish. It doesn't matter if you are Catholic. If you live in New York you are Jewish. If you live in Butte, Montana, you are going to be goyish even if you are Jewish." – Lenny Bruce

Jewlarious has developed this hendy-dendy "Hemishing test" to see if you can spot Jewish vs. Goyish

Lenny Bruce started it, and David Kamp in his 1999 hysterical GQ article continued it, but face it, there are some things that "feel" Jewish – Jewish or not, while other things "feel" Goyish – even if they're Jewish. Why? Our theory is, that it has something to do with The Hamish Factor (HF), but we're not sure. So, to test our theory Jewlarious has developed this hendy-dendy "Hemishing test" to see if you can spot Jewish vs. Goyish. And by all means, feel free to add to it!

JEWISHVS.GOYISH

Landscaping is JewishGardening is Goyish
Bittersweet chocolate is JewishWhite chocolate is Goyish
The Simpsons are JewishKing of the Hill is Goyish
Allergies are JewishColds are Goyish
Monk and Columbo are Jewish Steve McGarrett (Hawaii Five-O)
and Joe Friday (Dragnet) are Goyish
Cucumbers are JewishCucumber sandwiches are Goyish
Deal or No Deal is JewishThe Price is Right is Goyish
Rachael Ray is JewishMartha Stewart is Goyish
Google is JewishAsk Jeeves is Goyish
Buffet is JewishTapas is Goyish
Resorts are JewishCountry clubs are Goyish
Ray Barone is JewishDoug Heffernan is Goyish
Heinz is JewishHunts is Goyish
Golden Girls is JewishDesperate Housewives is Goyish
Diet Coke is JewishDiet Kool-Aid is Goyish
Rice pudding with raisons is Jewish Jell-O with cling peaches hanging is Goyish
Mork is JewishMindy is Goyish
Entemann's is JewishSnackWells is Goyish
Motorboats are JewishSailboats are Goyish
Bloomingdale's is JewishMacy's is Goyish
Superman is JewishLois Lane is Goyish
Seltzer is JewishClub soda is Goyish
Law and Order is JewishCSI is Goyish
Weight loss camps are JewishWilderness camps are Goyish
Your Uncle in the Jewelry District is JewishTiffany's is Goyish
The Tony Awards are JewishThe Country Music Awards are Goyish
The Pillsbury Doughboy is JewishMr. Clean is Goyish
Colin Powell is JewishCondoleezza Rice is Goyish
The Catskill Mountains are JewishMountain climbing is Goyish
Peas are JewishBlack-eyed Peas are Goyish
Capris are JewishDiesels are Goyish
Cinderella is JewishSnow White is Goyish
E-Bay is JewishThe Home Shopping Network is Goyish
Survivor is JewishAmerican Idol is Goyish

Marnie Winston-Macauley is the author of Yiddishe Mamas: The Truth About the Jewish Mother" and the award-winning "A Little Joy, A Little Oy" 2008 calendar. Her 2009 calendar can be pre-ordered on Amazon.

Published: June 6, 2008

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Visitor Comments: 33

(33) Occam's Tool, April 24, 2012 7:12 PM

The Ultimate Jewish Superhero

The Thing is Jewish. From Brooklyn, and the real, kosher article, who has said kaddish in the Comic Books (FOR REALS!). That settles the issue. By the way, bungee jumping was invented in New Zealand, which is definitely over the top Goyish.

(32) Jeremy Raskin, Chicago, January 16, 2012 8:49 PM

sandwiches, drugs & rock n roll

Subway is Jewish. Jimmy John's is Goyish. Marijuana is Jewish. Liquor is Goyish. EggBeaters are Jewish. Soy milk is Goyish. Nosejobs are Jewish. Breast implants are Goyish. Cows are Jewish. Horses are Goyish. Bungees are Jewish. ANY kind of rope is Goyish. France is Jewish. England is Goyish. Razors are Jewish. Electric shavers are Goyish. Muffins are Jewish. Biscuits are Goyish. Boxing is Jewish. Wrestling is Goyish.

(31) yeshivaforum.com, October 17, 2011 10:22 PM

Batman

Batman is Jewish, Robin is Goyish Avalons are Jewish, Corollas are Goyish (Priuses are obviously goyish) Everybody loves raymond is more Jewish than Seinfeld.

(30) Anonymous, August 24, 2011 8:48 PM

Roy Rogers and Bing Crosby

Although I love them both, Roy Rogers and Bing Crosby are the two most goyishe individuals who ever lived...although by brother says it's Eisenhower.

(29) auriel, July 11, 2011 1:58 AM

Looked at both columns and saw that I fit in about half from each side. Then it hit me, D'oh! My dad is a gentile! lol How about adding..."Your grandfather the tailor is Jewish.

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About the Author

Marnie Winston-Macauley

Marnie Winston-Macauley, whose work has garnered her Emmy and Writer's Guild Best Writing nominations, is the author of the acclaimed “Yiddishe Mamas: The Truth About the Jewish Mother” and the award-winning "A Little Joy, A Little Oy” calendar. These, as well as her new  Joy of Jewish Humor: 2013 Day-to-Day Calendar (available on pre-order) can be found on Amazon.com, other online calendar/book sites, as well as fine booksellers. Marnie is also a counselor on Liveperson.com and invites you to connect with her on Facebook.

Marnie Winston-Macauley is listed in The Full Wiki’s Top Jewish American Writers, living or dead. (She’s busy deciding which)

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