ma nishtana

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Ma nishtana is the Jewish way of saying you're so tired of hearing the same old junk you just want to punch the person talking. It's like when your mom says the same thing every year and you're ready to throw the Seder plate at her.
Ma nishtana? Your cousin just said the same joke as last year.
Ma nishtana? I've heard this story since I was in a baby carrier.
Ma nishtana? Your aunt is still talking about her vacation from 2012.
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Ma nishtana is like when someone tries to shock you with news, but you've already seen the movie. It's the Jewish version of rolling your eyes and muttering, 'You think this is a surprise?'
Ma nishtana? Your brother just told you he's getting a divorce for the third time.
Ma nishtana? Your mom says your dad is coming home for dinner again.
Ma nishtana? Your cousin is still mad about the 2016 election.
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Ma nishtana is when you're so fed up with the same boring stories you just want to scream. It's like the Jewish version of 'I've heard it all before, and I don't care.'
Ma nishtana? Your uncle just told the same story about the 1980s again.
Ma nishtana? Your grandma is still talking about her high school days.
Ma nishtana? Your cousin just said the same thing as last year's Seder.
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