3: Are Women Funny

The Girl · 09-14-2011, 03:18 AM

Comedians Carmen Lynch and Ashley Brooke Roberts and booker Brian Baldinger talk about women in comedy.

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Junkenstein · 09-14-2011, 04:28 PM

a really interesting project. i always wnated to hear a perspective from insiders of the comedy biz about the sexism of it. especially considering how there's a good number of iconic male comedians but a much lower group of female ones.

also, love how Chemda pulls the show forward. great to hear her show her sharpness without hearing Keith butt in. (not a criticism but its a fascinating change)

DaveNJ · 09-15-2011, 09:28 AM

I had never considered how road work might discourage female stand-ups. Fascinating insights by the whole group.

Bucho · 09-16-2011, 08:33 AM

What I took away from this episode was that white male comics have the hardest time. That was the point, right?

Junkenstein · 09-16-2011, 08:44 AM

totally. with all those bitches and darkies complaining, one cant even tell a proper peanuts on the airplane joke.

Vampire Lizard · 09-17-2011, 11:32 PM

All I know is that I a woman but from what I know about comedy (being from KATG and Comedy Central) I find myself saying meh to female comedians. There is no mainstream ones I like at all, I guess I can take Sarah Silvermen in small does, but that's it. The rest just tell the same jokes about shitting and periods.

When it comes to KATG and let's say I were to make a top 15 list of my favorite guests, not a single one of them is female. Carmen Lynch is actually oddly enough the only one I don't mind. Myka Fox wasn't bad, but really the name of other female comedian guests escape me.

So I guess maybe the answer for stand up comedy (plenty of non-comedic female guests have cracked me up, as well as non-comedic celebrities in interviews) is no.

Kimberly · 09-20-2011, 08:52 AM

Morgan Murphy is my favorite female stand up. Check her out. She doesn't hold back. Her jokes are fucked up. I like that. I think it's a dumb generalization to say women aren't funny. How boring.

poingjam · 09-20-2011, 01:23 PM

Maria Bamford is one of my favorite comics. And Allison Castillo is great (but I need to see her perform more). Claudia Cogan is also great.

99% of all comics suck, so if there aren't many female comics, there aren't many who are funny.

Junkenstein · 09-20-2011, 02:21 PM

agreed on Maria B. but it has to be noted that she is unique and different from the majority of other female comics.

there's pleanty of comics that are really great and different from the stereotypes. One i really like is Laurie Kilmartin. Funny, brutal and cynical.

BrianAlt · 09-20-2011, 07:53 PM

I believe that Myka doesn't consider herself a stand-up comedienne.

09-14-2011, 03:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
The Girl Chamsa! Chamsa! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NYC, baby! Posts: 1,352	3: Are Women Funny Comedians Carmen Lynch and Ashley Brooke Roberts and booker Brian Baldinger talk about women in comedy. Welcome To The Official Website Of Comedian Carmen Lynch ashley brooke roberts Righteous Kill Comedy with Logan and DeRosa This entire show is available on KATG VIP along with... Access to over 2,700 Keith and The Girl in-studio episodes dating back to March 2005. Constantly updated VIP only podcasts, bonus shows and special offers including: Chemda's What's My Name podcast Keith's My Name Is Keith podcast What Do We Do Now? Andrea's WHAT'S UP, A? Flavor of the Month Bottoms Up with Hennessy Myq Kaplan's Super Hang That's the Show with Danny! The Brother Love Owwwr! Myka Fox & Friends INTERNment podcast All KATGtv episodes A look back with KATG Beginnings episodes Special discounts and offers Click here to get more info about KATG VIP! Last edited by MichaelApproved; 12-13-2012 at 11:58 PM.
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09-14-2011, 04:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
Junkenstein Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northern Italy (No Guidos Here) Posts: 6,784	a really interesting project. i always wnated to hear a perspective from insiders of the comedy biz about the sexism of it. especially considering how there's a good number of iconic male comedians but a much lower group of female ones. also, love how Chemda pulls the show forward. great to hear her show her sharpness without hearing Keith butt in. (not a criticism but its a fascinating change)
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09-15-2011, 09:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
DaveNJ Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 1,015	I had never considered how road work might discourage female stand-ups. Fascinating insights by the whole group.
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09-16-2011, 08:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
Bucho Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Aotearoa Posts: 3,892	What I took away from this episode was that white male comics have the hardest time. That was the point, right?
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09-16-2011, 08:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
Junkenstein Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northern Italy (No Guidos Here) Posts: 6,784	totally. with all those bitches and darkies complaining, one cant even tell a proper peanuts on the airplane joke.
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09-17-2011, 11:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
Vampire Lizard Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 90	All I know is that I a woman but from what I know about comedy (being from KATG and Comedy Central) I find myself saying meh to female comedians. There is no mainstream ones I like at all, I guess I can take Sarah Silvermen in small does, but that's it. The rest just tell the same jokes about shitting and periods. When it comes to KATG and let's say I were to make a top 15 list of my favorite guests, not a single one of them is female. Carmen Lynch is actually oddly enough the only one I don't mind. Myka Fox wasn't bad, but really the name of other female comedian guests escape me. So I guess maybe the answer for stand up comedy (plenty of non-comedic female guests have cracked me up, as well as non-comedic celebrities in interviews) is no.
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09-20-2011, 08:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
Kimberly Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Boulder Posts: 36	Morgan Murphy is my favorite female stand up. Check her out. She doesn't hold back. Her jokes are fucked up. I like that. I think it's a dumb generalization to say women aren't funny. How boring.
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09-20-2011, 01:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
poingjam Official KATG Fucktard Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 477	Maria Bamford is one of my favorite comics. And Allison Castillo is great (but I need to see her perform more). Claudia Cogan is also great. 99% of all comics suck, so if there aren't many female comics, there aren't many who are funny.
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09-20-2011, 02:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
Junkenstein Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northern Italy (No Guidos Here) Posts: 6,784	agreed on Maria B. but it has to be noted that she is unique and different from the majority of other female comics. there's pleanty of comics that are really great and different from the stereotypes. One i really like is Laurie Kilmartin. Funny, brutal and cynical.
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09-20-2011, 07:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
BrianAlt Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 4,690	I believe that Myka doesn't consider herself a stand-up comedienne.
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