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Flattering or Offensive?

Written by Bryce

As a Jew, I’m not sure if this canned beverage is flattering (because the juice of a Jew’s ear is just so damn delicious), or offensive?

Either way, I’m probably going to buy a case to keep around for the holidays.  I wonder if it’s kosher for passover?

Jews-Ear-Juice

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Bryce

Bryce Gruber is a Manhattanite mom who can be found jet-setting off to every corner of the globe. She loves exotic places, being fully rested and writing for some of the world's most popular news outlets.

8 Comments

  • A Jew’s Ear is a type of mushroom. It is also known as a Judas’ Ear because Judas supposedly hanged himself from an elder tree, which is where that particular fungus grows. It is also shaped like an ear.

  • If no-one has noticed, a Jew’s Ear is a kind of mushroom that grows on old bits of tree.
    It isn’t flattering or offensive; it’s what it says it is.

  • The Chinese name for the mushroom (and it’s a Chinese product) is simply “black tree ear”. I’ve never heard of it as “Jew’s ear” before.

  • Ever consider that it’s just an example of Engrish? Jew’s Ear Juice is phoenetically not far from Juicier Juice, which would make more sense the way they use it…