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    Robin Abcarian: Was it OK for 'The Bear' to use this Jewish slur?

    Is it ever OK to use an ethnic, religious or racial slur in the course of making contemporary art? That depends. Recently, I settled in for Season 2 of "The Bear," Christopher Storer's absolutely riveting show about a fictional chef named Carmy Berzatto, played by Jeremy Allen White, who is struggling to turn his late brother's Chicago sandwich shop into the kind of establishment that befits ...
    by Robin Abcarian, Los Angeles Times Jul 18, 2023 3 minutes
    The first episode of the new season of“ The Bear,” starring Jeremy Allen White, left, and Ayo Edebiri, tested the limits of“ something we shouldn’ t say.”.

    Is it ever OK to use an ethnic, religious or racial slur in the course of making contemporary art?

    That depends.

    Recently, I settled in for Season 2 of "The Bear," Christopher Storer's absolutely riveting show about a fictional chef named Carmy Berzatto, played by Jeremy Allen White, who is struggling to turn his late brother's Chicago sandwich shop into the kind of establishment that befits his talents as a James Beard Award-winning chef.

    I adore used in the kitchen to signify respect, has

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