Behind it is the idea that “you’re engaging in something that is not just a matter of taste, but a violation of what it is to be human,” says Paul Freedman, a professor of history at Yale University.
From Italians to Chinese and beyond, maligning a culture via its foods is a longtime American habit
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“Today is a tough day, but you can’t be beaten if you never give up," Freedman said in a statement.
Athletics announce plans to play the next 3 seasons in minor league park near Sacramento
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