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On Looking Back at MADtv
Wow, that's the most simplistic and unjust review about a TV show EVER. It's like you didn't watch it at all, but only browsed through youtube clips. The show had plenty of memorable and hilarious characters and sketches. One of the best aspects were the repeated characters and catch phrases. It's obvious you're just against recurring characters and sketches in general and not about the impact they have on the popularity and quality of the program.
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On Why Can't a Good Comedy Be Released in the Beginning of the Year?
I like Kevin James and I find my sense of humor to be more superior than most. Maybe, I just automatically associate socially awkward, vulnerable fat guy with funny. I also love Jack Black and Zach Galifianakis for those reasons.
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On Ugly Sitcom Husbands with Hot Sitcom Wives
Wait, Philip Banks is hot!
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On Please Stop Quoting These Comedies Forever Immediately
I refuse to stop quoting Weekend at Bernie's and Three Men and a Baby.
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On Please Stop Quoting These Comedies Forever Immediately
I can't say I agree with the premise. I think it's really cute when guys quote lines(dialogue/monologues) movies and television shows, but moderation is key. So, maybe I'm with you to an extent.
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On Wrapping Up Women in Comedy Week
I'm sort of disappointed there was no mention of Whoopi Goldberg. I guess I'll have to wait until next year's Women in Comedy Week.
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On Watching Clueless For the First Time
Even as an African American female from the inner city, I related to Clueless in a way. Something about the vulnerability and "cluelessness" from the characters appealed to me. Plus, the quotability factor. I can probably quote every line. I loved every second of that movie. I missed the 90s.
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On Why More Women Should Write Comedy: A Mathematical (But Not Boring) Study
Seriously, the most effective way to combat sexism in comedy and under-representation is to create a movement that encourages and values female comedians and writers. Even if it's a random facebook or twitter campaign(utilizing social networking) or a nationally known organization(still more about networking). It would be lovely if more men found this problematic and helped to balance it out. To add to my networking point: Are female comedians and writers networking as much as their male counterparts? There seems to be a lot of individualism and tokenism instead of a strong community of female writers and comedians. Male comedians and writers are ALWAYS networking and working together. Seriously, networking helps.
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On Why More Women Should Write Comedy: A Mathematical (But Not Boring) Study
I believe the imbalance has a lot to do with women accepting the "Women aren't funny" stereotype and the already lack of representation in the media. It seems like "oppressed or underrepresented groups" have to break through by starting a movement. Something to evoke social change. The more women we see breaking down barriers, the more inspired other women become. We still can't ignore the fact that comedy is very male-centered and many men are sexist assholes that discriminate against women and favor men. That, alone, is very discouraging. Female comedy writers and comedians are undervalued, but it's changing.....right? I hope.
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On If an Attractive Woman is Single, She Must Be Married to Her Job
This was a good read. I am not sure if this was prevalent in the 80's, but movies based on attractive, career-oriented women having relationship "problems" or chronic singlehood are way too common these days. It is reinforcing this "Pretty/smart/career-oriented women finish last" thing. This is also common in some of my favorite tv shows: 30 Rock and Parks and Rec. Liz Lemon and Leslie Knope are attractive, career-oriented, and chronically single women in their 30's/40's.. The writers just don't use their careers as an excuse directly. They over-emphasize "unattractive personality traits/flaws" and "incompatibility". Even though I'm sure they are simply leading up to the point where these women are in stable and healthy relationships. That will suck if these shows end with a "Now, she has the man and the career. She's complete." What gives?