There wasn't a word for it
I was minding my own business telling jokes.
"Why do Jews have big noses??? Because air is free" I said.
I was suddenly accosted by someone who accused the joke of being anti-Semitic.
"How can it be anti-Semitic, when the joke doesn't even criticize the state of Israel..." I explained.
Thankfully the crowd backed me up. And we removed the person who thought anti-semitism had something to do with Jewish people. They had obviously never seen the word used in context.
Later on I saw a mob attacking some Jewish people. I called the police and tried to tell them what was going on, but there wasn't a word for it.
@RiskDebonair
Irish Writer, Poet, & Lover
A 'pogrom' is what I think they used to call a mob attacking Jews. :-)
Mystery solved!
I have a feeling your hypothetical policeman may be just as bewildered with the word 'pogrom'.
RiskDebonair: "I'm witnessing a pogrom on 4th and Main!"
Policeman: "A what?!?!"
RiskDebonair: "A progrom you idiot!"
excellent....upvoted and resteem...
I hate forced labor from anyone. All sects must be respected
Why do others bother others?
Brilliant Sidney! Loved it!
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There are indeed all sorts of people in every crowd !
i respect your work ...
you need to be prepared for all sorts of humans
i appreciate your short story,,,thanks for great job