The fight for gender equality doesn't just include equal pay or equal civil liberties - it means knocking down old gendered stereotypes that exist in pop culture. A popular idea people can't seem to let go? women aren't as funny as men. Starting all the way back in 1695, playwright William Congreve stated in his treatise, Concerning Humor in Comedy, “I must confess I have never made an Observation of what I Apprehend to be true Humour in Women."
Now here we are in 2019 and this mentality hasn't changed. However, with the advent of the internet women have another platform other than t.v and comedy clubs to show off their comedic chops and it is a blessing. On the list below is another hilarious collection of tweets from women that prove once again women are just as funny as men - who knows maybe funnier. Scroll down below to upvote your favs!
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Just like with any progress women have made, we must always appreciate the ones who came before us and paved the way to make things a little bit easier. Here are some women who literally set the stage for the comediennes of today to flourish. Fanny Brice is often cited as “America’s first female comedy superstar.” Born in 1891, Brice left school behind to become a burlesque performer. Her path of performing led her to be discovered by the famous Florenz Ziegfeld of Ziegfeld Follies, where she first made a name for herself. Following her enormous success she went on to star in both movies and on Broadway. Brice's story later inspired the film Funny Girl, where she was portrayed by Barbara Streisand.
You can't talk about pop culture in the 50's without talking about I Love Lucy. The sitcom starred Lucille Ball and her husband at the time Desi Arnaz and is said to have laid the groundwork for the sitcoms we know today. I Love Lucy made history as the first show to use a three-camera setup, be filmed in front of a live audience and was one of the first TV shows to ever be sold into syndication. The production was not the only thing that made the show groundbreaking. Originally CBS did not want to have her husband on the show out of prejudice for the Latino community (Arnaz was Cuban), so she they began as a vaudeville act. Once the network could not deny the growing popularity of the duo they signed them both on.
Making the transition from flashy vaudville style gimmicks was Phyllis Diller. who is often cited as the very first female stand-up celebrity. Diller may have had some eccentric hairstyles and outfits, but relied on her jokes alone. For anyone who said women aren't funny the Guinness world record organization proved them wrong by awarding her with the world record for most laughs per minute. Diller inspired many comedians after her and is referred to as the "Queen of Comedy."
Ever heard of Marilyn Suzanne Miller, Anne Beatts, or Rosie Shuster? No? Ok well, you have probably heard of Saturday Night Live. This trio of talented funny ladies were the three lone female writers during the first season of SNL and helped shaped the tone of the variety show that became a household name. These three opened the doors for the amazing women writers that would follow like Tina Fey, who became the show’s first female head writer in 1999.
The younger generation may only know comedian Whoopi Goldberg as one of the hosts on The View, but this multi-talented performer has made a name for herself on every recognizable stage.Goldberg has flawlessly moved between comedy and other genres, but was recognized for her comedic talents as the first woman to ever be presented with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Goldberg earned the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, for her role in Ghost and making her the first African American woman in more than half a century to win the award. Her groundbreaking accolades have only continued and she stands alongside only 15 other people to ever "EGOT" - win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award.
Long story short that fish didn't sleep for a few days due to the coffee dregs in the water.
My dad would have denied knowing me, because I know he wouldn't pay the $400 fare.
I had a friend with that attitude who locked herself out of the house and ended up marrying the locksmith
It is not sad that you have a tradition. Sad is that you still do not realize that other people put their groceries where you put your dirty shoes.
I thought that the 'a*s nipples' were on the behind, but apparently some women have them higher up the body!!!!!!! LOL!!!!!!!!!
Load More Replies...I really don't get this nipple thing ... maybe cuz in Europe we don't generally sexualize people by body parts, or maybe cuz I grew up in Dalmatia in the '70s, where skinny-dipping was the accepted norm... but, still, what's with the female nipple?!? I'd understand the whole boob, both boobs and a cleavage, but I don't understand why female nipples are suddenly so "too edgy to bear or even look at"?? I grew up with bear breasted Madonnas, angels with nipples, and nipples on socialist statues ... pls someone explain. Thanks.
And to add something regarding your examples - nakedness in statues (even full on) is prevalent here, too, but this also doesn't mean that you'd see someone walking around topless in a city or workplace. Nothing to be ashamed of, just something to be covered so we can all concentrate better. At the same time, no one bats a lid to see nipples on a beach, or even naked sun bathers in tanning spots as it is normal there. Nudity and exposure of nipples just has it's place and this is just not within professional contexts (that said, I had a coworker who never wore a bra - this was accepted, too, and went without comment, but it is not the norm). Very tight shirts on guys would be equally distracting.
Load More Replies...I hate having to put a bra on just to take my laundry to the laundry room at my apartments without worrying about someone staring at my chest. Usually I just grab a huge hoodie.
So men should wear bras if they wear t-shirts as well, so we don't see their nipples? Doubble standars, anyone?
Can someone translate? Is the author against or for seeing the outline of women's nipples through their shirts? But more importantly, regardless of being pro or anti, WHY? Is she incensed by seeing people's buttock shapes through their jeans? Is this some fundamentalist appeal to the Burka?
I think it meant to be a fake out. It started with it sounding like prude, but then the second part was meant to make it a joke.
Load More Replies...And this title is just pandering to the only women say cute and funny things idea. How about, people posting funny things and someone laughed instead, Bored Panda?
mmk u know they have things for men too right? this is about periods and bras and whatnot so no, men don't have those (at least those born as men if you're trans this doesn't apply to you love you!! my sister is trans wait shes my brother now... i'm going off on a tangent ok bye)
Load More Replies...Up until the 50s or there-about women had to be more mindful of everything they said and did because they didn't have rights and freedoms like men had. It's hard to have much sense of humor knowing your husband could beat you for any reason at all and not get in trouble for it, or society can snub you for not acting correctly. Now women are not so afraid and so our sense of humor is finally able to shine for all the world to see.
Exactly, this is where the "women aren't as funny as men" b******t comes from
Load More Replies...These are very nice! All 120 of them! Oh wait. I bet Bored Panda is going to cut it down before I can make time to read them all.
I don't understand it either. And another thing - why if I wanna see which one of my comments was upvoted/replied to, it doesn't take me to the exact picture but here? Does anyone know how to contact some kind of "BP Admin", please?
Load More Replies...I do not really get why the gender of the authors needs to be stressed, but these are some funny reads.
Up until the 50s or there-about women had to be more mindful of everything they said and did because they didn't have rights and freedoms like men had. It's hard to have much sense of humor knowing your husband could beat you for any reason at all and not get in trouble for it, or society can snub you for not acting correctly. Now women are not so afraid and so our sense of humor is finally able to shine for all the world to see.
Exactly, this is where the "women aren't as funny as men" b******t comes from
Load More Replies...These are very nice! All 120 of them! Oh wait. I bet Bored Panda is going to cut it down before I can make time to read them all.
I don't understand it either. And another thing - why if I wanna see which one of my comments was upvoted/replied to, it doesn't take me to the exact picture but here? Does anyone know how to contact some kind of "BP Admin", please?
Load More Replies...I do not really get why the gender of the authors needs to be stressed, but these are some funny reads.