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Strange technical inaccuracy in S4E5 The Five Wood

posted 9 years ago by Quicksilver1900
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Namely, the open casket at Leo Funkhauser's funeral. Apparently this is specifically prohibited by Jewish law.

The body is never displayed at funerals; open casket ceremonies are forbidden by Jewish law. According to Jewish law, exposing a body is considered disrespectful, because it allows not only friends, but also enemies to view the dead, mocking their helpless state.

I am sure LD and the other creators of CYE would have known this.

[–] DoctorShemp 9 years ago

Im not Jewish but i agree with that. Ive always found the open casket practice to be unsettling, i dont want to be viewed at all in a helpless state

[–] Studman_Productions 9 years ago

well you are going to be viewed in a helpless state by many people from the moment you die when they take you to the hospital, examine you, autopsy, makeup, dressing, etc.

[–] MariaMitchell 9 years ago

There are tons of plotholes/goofs in Curb (example - Susie being pregnant in season 3 and it never being mentioned again thereafter)
Although it still ranks as one of the best comedies of all time, despite all this, so prettaaay good going)

[–] Studman_Productions 9 years ago

damn straight. i am over the moon that its coming back for season 9!!