The Nanny with Zina Kumok: Deep Thoughts About Yiddish, Subverting Jewish Stereotypes in Pop Culture, and Elevated Mob Wife Fashion
About this episode
The episode features a discussion on the sitcom The Nanny and its representation of Jewish culture.
Send us a message! Include how to reach you if you want a response. "But I've got style, I've got flair. How did I become the nanny?" On this week's episode of Deep Thoughts About Stupid Shit, the Guy sisters welcome Emily's colleague Zina Kumok to share her analysis of the 1990s-era sitcom The Nanny, starring Fran Drescher. All three women appreciated the pop culture representation of a beautiful and funny working class Jewish woman on this TV show, since Drescher's portrayal of the titular...
People in this episode
Hosts: Tracie Guy-Decker, Emily Guy Birken
Guest: Zina Kumok
Topics covered
- Yiddish culture
- Jewish stereotypes
- The Nanny
- pop culture representation
- fashion
Keywords
- The Nanny
- Yiddish
- Jewish stereotypes
- Fran Drescher
- pop culture
- fashion
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Nanny
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