Comments on: Funny girls cure depression!

By: Fear Anxiety

Fear Anxiety — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:37:40 +0000

It is great information. You actually should distribute it to Delicious.

By: Chappell

Chappell — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 15:36:42 +0000

I run to the fabulous gals in my family, and to my very best pal, Kim. We can turn any and every situation into laughter, no exaggeration!! And the fact that the goober stated that the funny women are usually ‘hefty, dykey, and Jewish’ … Puhleeze!!!

By: thewhatifgirl

thewhatifgirl — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:03:35 +0000

Wanda Sykes, Sarah Silverman, and Kristen Schaal.

By: Jenny Jen

Jenny Jen — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:56:21 +0000

My favorite funny girl? Kristen Wiig!

By: spring

spring — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:12:04 +0000

D- I KNOW, ISN’T SHE?!?!?!?!?

By: Daniel

Daniel — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:43:35 +0000

Oh my god, Oates is adorable!!! Thanks for introducing them, I’ve been wasting lots of unprecious time watching their videos.

I love me some Sam Bee. http://www.thedailyshow.com/news-team/samantha-bee

By: spring

spring — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:38:14 +0000

Thanks so much for you reply, Mel! So, so, so much! I’m sure this is just the beginning of the conversation on this topic…

By: Lealou

Lealou — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:11:08 +0000

You know I love this post!! I lived 11 years in the comedy world where I saw many talented, amazing women. There were many discussions about the state of female comedians. I have seen many women come into the comedy world and “play their character” as dumb, whorish, and weak. I don’t know why this happens. I don’t know why playing a sexy ditz seems like a good comedic character, but some women play it. This is where a lot of bad press towards women begins.

I was always taught play to the height of your intelligence. Numerous times i had to be reminded to play “High Status”, because it was very easy to fall into the “Low Status” character. I heard many women told this exact thing. To play high status in a scene sometimes means putting the man in the low status role, therefore making yourself more powerful, intelligent, wealthier, etc. This is not comfortable for many women in life, or comedy.

I love all of the women you have posted above. It is so great to see this topic!! Here are some other amazing and funny women:

Jenny Hagel – Writer, actor, director. She can be found on the LOGO network, and writing for 365Gay.

Frangela – Love these girls, Frances and Angela. They were most recently seen on “I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!”, and “He’s Just Not That Into You”. You can also find them on their weekly radio show.

Dana Quercioli – up and coming comedian from Cleveland and Second City. Great comedic timing and stage presence.

Stephnie Weir – One of the most amazing female performers I have ever seen. She is never afraid to play awkward, ugly or old. She was on MADtv for awhile and is currently performing with her husband Bob Dassie in WeirDass.

Maribeth Monroe – Love, love, love her. She is one of my favorite female comedians. She has a stage presence that is so incredibly powerful. She was on “Thank God You’re Here”, an improv show that was unfortunately short-lived.

I could type forever. There are so many talented women out there. Others you should check out: Susan Messing, Molly Erdman, Amber Ruffin, Claudia Michelle Wallace, and me. I laugh at myself constantly.

Mel