Kanye Now Googling ‘How To Convert To Judaism’

“What is WRONG with you??” tweeted Women’s March leader Linda Sarsour. “Not that I have anything against Jews.”

Los Angeles, May 9 – One of America’s premier entertainers continued to confuse and infuriate the political left this week by sharing a screenshot on social media that displayed his browser search history, in which the question “how do I convert to Judaism” took pride of place.

Kanye West, one of the country’s most successful hip-hop artists, fashion personas, and cultural icons posted the image on both Twitter and Instagram, to a combined audience in the tens of millions, sparking another wave of bewildered and angry reactions from personalities with progressive politics, following on the heels of an episode in which West voiced opinions out of step with the left-wing cultural mainstream, including a controversial characterization of slavery as a “choice.”

While West explained the slavery tweet as referring to mental slavery, not coerced physical subjugation, the Judaism searches have prompted further speculation regarding the performer’s mental health. “He can’t be right in the head,” posted a troubled John Legend.

“What is WRONG with you??” tweeted Women’s March leader Linda Sarsour. “Not that I have anything against Jews.”

Other progressive personalities echoed Ms. Sarsour. “Wow, your betrayal is complete. You’re dead to me,” posted New York civil rights activist Al Sharpton.

West has on occasion described himself as Christian, but has avoided identifying as a member of any organized denomination. He and his wife Kim Kardashian had a child baptized at an Armenian Orthodox church in Jerusalem several years ago, but observers agree the ceremony reflects more Kardashian’s heritage and sensibilities than his. Depending on what stream of Judaism the entertainer might seek to join, commentators foresee tension between the two halves of the celebrity couple over how to raise their three children, what religious displays and ceremonies to adopt, and the potential clashes between the West-Kardashian lifestyle and Jewish views of sexuality, among other issues.

“If he goes Reform or Reconstructionist I can’t see much changing,” predicted Perez Hilton. “Those branches of Judaism are famously accommodating and flexible. But that’s precisely what makes me wonder what the appeal might be. Kanye has always shied away from that kind of thing, at least for himself, so if he’s had a change of heart, I can’t see him going halfway. Orthodox or Conservative would be the way to go if the guy really wants to make a change that isn’t just cosmetic.”

“Of course he could just be trolling us all, and that would be great,” he added.

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