We’ve been hearing quite a bit about the New Jersey/Brooklyn/Israel money-laundering/organ harvesting/all-around-no-good corruption scheme—I know, because I have been steadily contributing to the chatter.
But, you may ask, what’s up with Deal, New Jersey, the Syrian Jew-heavy seaside town where allegedly corrupt rabbis Eliahu Ben Haim and Edmond Nahum reside? Well, apparently it’s the birthplace of a whole lot of born losers:
William Crapo Durant: In addition to having the worst middle name in the history of middle names, Durant was also one of the early players in the auto industry, founding General Motors back in the 1800s. Still, after the Great Depression hit, Crapo lost his footing in the industry, and he wound up operating a bunch of bowling alleys. Apparently, he wasn’t bitter about it—but, seriously, bowling alleys? That’s rough.
Isidor Straus: Props for being the tycoon behind Macy’s department stores. Points off for dying on the Titanic.
Ashley Tisdale: God, do I even need to explain?
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