Im sorry.
My words here were terrible and offensive. I tunneled so hard at making a specific joke that i ended up targeting an entire group of people in a mocking and distasteful way. I did not think about what I was doing and it was a terrible lapse of judgment for which I should definitely have known better.
After talking to Sydney, I realized that making jokes like these especially in spaces with more impressionable viewers might make others think it’s okay to further alienate groups of people. I definitely did not understand how my words could be additionally harmful, especially in this way.
I am sorry that in my ignorance and lack of consideration that I have hurt others. I will strive to the best of my ability to never hurt others in the same way again.
Shakshuka originated from Tunisia.
Falafel originated from Egypt.
Baklawa originated from modern-day Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, Syria and Turkey.
Hummus originated from Syria/ Egypt.
People lived here. Babies were born, children were raised, fathers, mothers, grandparents worked and prayed and gathered. Hopes, dreams, desires all lived here.
This isn’t “dismantling Hamas.” This is the erasure of Palestinian life, heritage, and history.
It’s horrifying.