Women Aren't Funny...they can't be...Ladies am I Right?

I can't believe that people have wasted their time researching and writing articles about how woman are not funny.

"When a female comic gets on stage, I KNOW I can't relate to her, so I just tune her out."

What a Maroon!

I'm very fortunate to be coming up in the time I am. Amazing writers and performers like Tina Fey, and Amy Pohler, are showing the world that woman can be funny, talented, and damn sexy while doing it. (You know that their comedy flick is the NUMBER 1 in the country right? Take that Jude Apatow.... well don't you're fuckin' brilliant too, I respect you.I've just gotten on a "girl power" kick that hasn't been seen since the Spice Girls debuted)

I've never considered myself a femmist. Not in the least. I like that I can vote, but I don't feel the urge to burn my bra to symbolize something... Bras are expenisive, and have given me a lot of support. I suppose I was given the impression that it didn't matter WHAT you are, but WHO you are to be successful in whatever you want to do. It doesn't matter your race, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, age, and certainly your gender. If you want to do something, do it.

I am 21 years old. I live at home with my parents. I can't manage money. My best friend is a wife and mother. I have never been on a date. I haven't spoken to my brother in years. I hate teenagers.

I have a voice.

My voice is fresh and unique and damnit, I know I'm funny. The audience decides that, and I know when they burst into hysterical laughter, or after a show tell me that I was their favorite; I know.

This is all I want to do.

If you want to judge me because I'm a girl, go ahead. Judge me on something I had to control over.

A man gets on stage at a comedy show, the audience ASSUMES he's funny.

I get on that same stage, I have to PROVE myself to that same audience. Not only is my job a little bit harder than yours, but sometimes, I do it better.

Not just me. See Maggie Newcomb, Dana Lovecchio, Lilibeth Helson.... the list goes on.

All brilliant, talented, HILARIOUS women.


So say I'm not funny simply because I'm a girl. Say it to my face. I would love nothing more than to prove you wrong.