Jewish comedy fans had the same reaction Monday morning when it was announced that Trevor Noah, a 31-year-old South African standup comedian who is relatively unknown in the United States, will replace Jon Stewart as the next host of \u201cThe Daily Show\u201d.<\/p>\n
Amid all of the anticipation surrounding Noah\u2019s surprise appointment, Jews are already keenly interested in his views on the hot-button political topic of the Israel-Palestinian conflict.<\/p>\n
Yesterday, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency was the first media outlet to notice a disturbing tweet from Comedy Central\u2019s new hire Trevor Noah:<\/p>\n
South Africans know how to recycle like israel knows how to be peaceful.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Trevor Noah (@Trevornoah) June 2, 2010<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Late this evening, author and former Conservative MP Louise Mensch found several more:<\/p>\n
Behind every successful Rap Billionaire is a double as rich Jewish man. #BeatsByDreidel<\/p>\n
\u2014 Trevor Noah (@Trevornoah) May 7, 2012<\/p>\n
Xbox and Playstation players are like Jews and Muslims. They are so similar but they hate each other so much!<\/p>\n
– Trevor Noah (@Trevornoah) May 7, 2012<\/p>\n
Almost bumped a Jewish kid crossing the road. He didn’t look b4 crossing but I still would hav felt so bad in my german car!<\/p>\n
– Trevor Noah (@Trevornoah) Sep 18, 2009<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
JTA found a photograph from Noah\u2019s Facebook page, which appears to show Noah as having been present at an anti-Israel rally in front of the White House.<\/p>\n
New Daily Show host also thinks “Untermensch” isn’t a racial slur, says it just means “lower class person”.<\/p>\n
David Steinberg says Comedy Central has a PR problem after tweets surface from their “bold” choice. <\/p>\n
He says Comedy Central will say they have nothing invested in Noah after they review the \u201cJewish chicks\u201d tweet, “And of course, other examples are sure to appear in the next few hours.”<\/p>\n
Messi gets the ball and the real players try foul him, but Messi doesn’t go down easy, just like jewish chicks. #ElClasico<\/p>\n
– Trevor Noah (@Trevornoah) Jan 26, 2012<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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