10 Questions About Israel That Need To Be Answered Once And For All

While visiting Cincinnati Ohio I had to answer some really tough questions about Israel. This is what I answered a girl I met in a Halloween store who didn't believe I was from Israel.

Don't you know when Halloween is?

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No, I'm from Israel. I wouldn't ask you if I did.

Aren't you suppose to have dark skin and dark hair?

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No, Jewish diaspora was scattered all over Europe and the middle east.

Yes, the same Europe that your ancestors came from.

How did you get here, do you have planes?

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Did you think I swam here?

Don't you ride camels?

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No, but you know who does? Tourists who get ripped off for the "Native Experience".

Do you have laws?

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Laws? Oh, you mean like cutting off the hands of thieves and stoning people to death? Sorry, try the neighbouring countries.

So, how come you speak English?

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We have a thing called "School". They start teaching us English at the 3rd grade and we do not dub movies and TV show like most European countries, so we actually get a chance to practice English.

And for your next question, this photo is just old. We do have color in our reality.

Don't you speak Arabic?

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No, it's called Hebrew, remember?

That's what happens when you translate the Bible into English...

So, aren't you suppose to be religious or something?

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No, are you? Unlike orthodox Jews that you see in NYC for example, most Israelis are just regular looking people.

Do you believe in Jesus christ?

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No, we were here before all that started to trend.

Aren't you suppose to be in war right now?

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Yes, that's the reason I was sent to this Halloween store, to purchase camouflage gear!

Is Israel making a good PR for itself?

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Yeah right, Share this post if you think Israel's PR should improve. Thank you.