Yeah, I still don't get it. Please explain what you mean, pkc.
shaw
In general, the acceptable basis for gender jokes (a large portion of comedians' material) is that women are complex and superior creatures, while men are Neanderthals with good intentions. When men use this, it results in self-deprication (funny). When women use it, it comes off as vindictive and the product of unattractive insecurity (not funny).
Domesticated
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Originally posted by shaw
In general, the acceptable basis for gender jokes (a large portion of comedians' material) is that women are complex and superior creatures, while men are Neanderthals with good intentions. When men use this, it results in self-deprication (funny). When women use it, it comes off as vindictive and the product of unattractive insecurity (not funny).
That's the biggest problem with female comedians. Like their upper-management compatriots, their gender often becomes their raison d'etre, and thus their only source of material. In simpler terms: while male comedians are happy to talk about anything, a vast majority of female comedians base all their jokes on gender, making their performances utterly boring.
However, being very sexist for a second, I don't think females are particularly funny, on average. Not as much as men, anyway. I think many women would agree with me if they were being honest, too. Perhaps that's just because I'm viewing things with a male sense of humour, but I don't think so.
Reza
lisa lampanelli
WittyHandle
^ This
igottaknow
^ Not this
what shaw and dom said
WittyHandle
Lira
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Originally posted by Esiotrat
She's alright.
This was entertaining, but she still had to make clear right from the start that she was Iranian, what's with this obsession with backgrounds? :p
Esiotrat
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Originally posted by Lira
This was entertaining, but she still had to make clear right from the start that she was Iranian, what's with this obsession with backgrounds? :p
Meh, they all suck.. she was the one who sucked the least IMO which is why I posted the video.
My favorite Comedian is George Carlin - everyone pales in comparison.
Lira
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Originally posted by Esiotrat
My favorite Comedian is George Carlin - everyone pales in comparison.
He's great indeed :)
WittyHandle
Daniel Tosh is my current fav just because his material is so edgy that I know he's holding back a goldmine that's too dark for most.
Esiotrat
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Originally posted by WittyHandle
Daniel Tosh is my current fav just because his material is so edgy that I know he's holding back a goldmine that's too dark for most.
