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Stand-Up Comedians Are a Persecuted Minority.
After reading about Daniel Tosh’s rape “joke” to an audience member, and then reading comments from people who defended Daniel Tosh’s rape “joke,” I can come to only one conclusion – that stand-up comedians are often a bunch of whiny … Continue reading
Daniel Tosh Made a Rape Joke and Some Humorless Bitch Got Mad and FIRST AMENDMENT!!!ELEVENTY111!!
Wow, everyone. Did you hear about that terrible thing that happened to Daniel Tosh the other day? It’s…wow. I can’t even begin to describe how awful it was. Maybe you’d better see for yourself. Here’s the original link, but I’m … Continue reading
“Girls” and the Nature of Criticism
Remember when I predicted that Girls would become that show where not liking it was akin to “not getting it,” and “You just don’t understand Girls” is said in a tone of voice unique to hipsters produced in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, who … Continue reading
“We could start our own network called Bitch TV!…or the second idea that we think of.”
The 2011-2012 television season has shown a rise in the woman-centered comedy. Women-centric comedies that have premiered or will premiere in this season include 2 Broke Girls, GCB, Best Friends Forever, Girls, Suburgatory, New Girl, Veep, and Don’t Trust the … Continue reading
City Hall Comedy: Have Envelope, Will Push
Imagine that you’re a member of a sketch comedy troupe, and one of your fellow performers drops out of the cast. Creative person that you are, drawing from life experiences to create stories, you want to dramatize this event and … Continue reading
On Joking About Race Without Being Racist
My “white girl talkin’ about racism” tag has had plenty of use in 2012, and it’s still only January. Between 2 Broke Girls and “Shit White Girls Say to Black Girls,” I’m running into a lot of commentary and outrage … Continue reading
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Tagged comedians, community, language, taboo, white girl talkin' about racism, writing
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On Rape Jokes
[Massive trigger warning for this entire post.] If you look at my About page, you’ll see the mission statement for this blog: “The Funny Feminist is a way for me to explore my two opposing life philosophies: that everyone should … Continue reading
Scott Adams: “Rape and cannibalism are the same thing, and you’re stupid. And probably fat.”
If you follow the feminist blogosphere, you’re undoubtedly aware of the Scott Adams kerfluffle. Here’s the short, short version of the mini-saga: Scott Adams posted a brilliant analysis on his blog about rape and the natural instincts of men, a … Continue reading
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Tagged comedians, famous people say the darndest things, troll droppings
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“I’m an Equal Opportunity Offender!” and the Elementary School Mentality
So Tracy Morgan is in a heap load of trouble for his homophobic “joke” during his stand-up routine. In case you haven’t heard, Tracy Morgan “joked” that people who complain about gay bullying are just whining, and if his son … Continue reading
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Tagged comedians, dammit (janet), famous people say the darndest things, gallows humor, language, taboo
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I Like Andy Samberg
I like Andy Samberg. I didn’t always. The SNL “Lazy Sunday” Digital Short, even five years later, still makes me laugh, but I attributed much of my enjoyment to Chris Parnell’s performance. I wasn’t that impressed with Andy Samberg aside … Continue reading