Cultural Identity Pillows

'My name was actually Smithkowicz, but they heaven-ized it to Smith.'

"Bevenion, if it's not too much of a problem, we'd like you to modify your name so that people can get a quicker ethnic fix on it."

'You're having Hispanic attacks.'

"Don't you sometimes worry that if they do give us our stuff back we'll lose some of the sense of grievance that's so crucial to our cultural identity?"

"Certainly I'm proud to be an Eskimo! That doesn't mean I enjoy freezing my tail off."

UnAmerican Cheese

"I was all set to go to the Guggenheim when my mother called and totally guilt-tripped me into coming here."

A Shocking Springtime Realization

Vote O'Bama. I think he's going after the Irish vote!

How did you get the name Twig? My mom said I was the first twig off the family tree. It stuck. West Fester High School. Do you get weird reactions? Yeah. But don't you get weird reactions to Ingrid? What's weird about being named after my German granny? Umm...I'm not supposed to be surprised, am I? Not if you're named after a tree.

'I miss Bluegrass.'

'Like I told you: French is English spelt backwards!'

"Studies show that children of immigrants are more likely to to take advanced math and science courses and more likely to take advanced placement tests in preparation for college."

"Gracie, you can call yourself 'Latina' or 'Hispanic' or whatever! A simple label won't change who and what you are. It doesn't change your culture, your values, your background."

Harley Jacobson

"I'm not weird I'm a 'person of weirdness'."

Pinocchio's Second Realization

"We must rise up and claim our rightful place at the table of society! We must never rest until we are given the respect and dignity we deserve! Chica power!"

"It's not face paint. I'm transitioning into a snow leopard."

'Hi, my name is Bruce Wayne, but not THE Bruce Wayne!'

A Highlander Chasing Dogs with a Knife and a Broom.

Plan to Split California into Six States Proposed....

Cossack dancers

'You have no idea how hard I've gotta work just to maintain my indie cred around here!'

Summertime.

'Some of these traditions don't half linger on.'

"I know it’s a challenge, but it needs your input!" "...Your breadth of knowledge of different interest groups, religions...cultures!" "Right, so the staff Christmas meal will be a traditional lacto-vegan one at a Thai restaurant sometime in March?" "Do you think the Pagans will be OK with that?"

He's the first Master Sculptor since the Renaissance also trained as a Mohel.

A hard green shell on the outside doesn't always mean it's chocolaty on the inside.

"With this suit, I hereby establish dominion over my male identity."

Welsh Dragon

"Your old Jewish mother with some pickled herring, sir. To remind you of your roots,"

"Welcome to the United States."

Little boy dragon

"This exhibit made possible by Ugg and the generous donation of his cave."