Hope you’re all finding fun things to do over break. Me, I spent the day watching all of Man Like Mobeen and eating leftovers. I’m really thriving, living my best life. Oh, speaking of thriving, the Cleveland Browns made history by winning a playoff game! It’s the first time they’ve ever done so (since the expansion etc etc). This video will have to be updated, I suppose.

Matisyahu is a Jewish reggae artist. Almost every Jew who went to Hebrew School in the past decade has heard of Matisyahu. We all had to listen to this song while watching the “cool” Hebrew teacher nod in satisfaction. Matisyahu eventually stepped away from Orthodox Judaism, shocking Hasidim everywhere by shaving his beard and bleaching his hair. Here’s a whiny article about it that also serves to illustrate some of the problems inherent to a parasocial relationship, especially ideas of obligation.

See you all at practice,

Lev “British TV is pretty good innit, it’s affecting my mannerisms” Bernstein

Secretary, Quiz Bowl at the British Broadcasting Corporation, 1922-2021