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TVFactFan · 05-05-2003, 07:59 PM

I'm not trying to start anything but i just want to now how many guys think female comedians are funny? I'm being completely honest. A female comedian has never made me laugh. So if a female has made you laugh-let me know.

TJL · 05-05-2003, 08:05 PM

A few I think are funny are Laura Kitelinger, Rita Rudner, Margaret Cho, Janeane Garofalo, Sarah Silverman...

I'm thinking of a few others, I'll get back to you.

Janice · 05-05-2003, 08:20 PM

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Originally posted by TJL
A few I think are funny are Laura Kitelinger, Rita Rudner, Margaret Cho, Janeane Garofalo, Sarah Silverman...

I'm thinking of a few others, I'll get back to you.

There's Ellen DeGeneres and Roseane. Joan Rivers and Phyllis Diller were funny in their day. That's stand-up only.
There are other funny female comedienes. Lucille Ball was hilarious. On sitcoms, Julia-Louis Dreyfus, Debra Messing, Megan Mullally and Bonnie Hunt are funny....just to name a few.
Bette Midler is funny too. The list is endless. SNL has had a bunch of hilarious women.
What is it with you Solomon? You call Julia Roberts a monster and say women aren't funny.
It sounds like you don't like women.

Brian Damage · 05-05-2003, 08:20 PM

Finally, something that I actually agree with Solomon. No female comedian has really struck me as hysterical as a male comedian has. I dunno, maybe I just don't get the jokes or the jokes just don't relate to me.

Sterling Holobyte · 05-05-2003, 08:31 PM

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Originally posted by Janice

SNL has had a bunch of hilarious women.

Yeah, I think the key word there is "had". I didn't really get into the classic SNL that much, but the women comedians they had then(Curtain, Radner, etc) were funnier. I can't stand watching SNL now, and it's not just because of the unfunny women. There's plenty of unfunny men on there nowadays too!

Sorry about the SNL rant there, but it really has gone downhill since about the time when Hartman, Myer's, and the like were there.

TVFactFan · 05-05-2003, 08:34 PM

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Originally posted by Janice

There's Ellen DeGeneres and Roseane. Joan Rivers and Phyllis Diller were funny in their day. That's stand-up only.
There are other funny female comedienes. Lucille Ball was hilarious. On sitcoms, Julia-Louis Dreyfus, Debra Messing, Megan Mullally and Bonnie Hunt are funny....just to name a few.
Bette Midler is funny too. The list is endless. SNL has had a bunch of hilarious women.
What is it with you Solomon? You call Julia Roberts a monster and say women aren't funny.
It sounds like you don't like women.

No it's not that at all. I like women i was just wanted to know did any other guys feel the same way.

LucyFan · 05-05-2003, 08:57 PM

Yes, there has been a lot of female comedians that have made me laugh. Here are a few of them: LUCILLE BALL (most definitely!), Carol Burnett, Vicki Lawrence, Cindy Williams, Vivian Vance, Penny Marshall, ect.

Mysty Eyes · 05-05-2003, 09:23 PM

Okay, I'm female so I guess my opinion doesn't count. Oh well.

But what about Whoopi Goldberg? (Who I love.)

Or Elayne Boosler? (Who I don't love.)

ABlairican Pie · 05-05-2003, 10:04 PM

Two Words: JUDY TENUTA!!!!! SHE IS A HOOT!!!!!!!

Brandon · 05-05-2003, 10:08 PM

many women have made me laugh:

Roseanne, Kirstie Alley, Courtney Cox Arquette....... the list goes on and on and on

Czas na Zywiec · 05-05-2003, 11:29 PM

I'll probably be the only one to mention her, but I think Fran Drescher is hilarious. The Nanny is one of my favorite sitcoms. The voice doesn't me at all because it actually works for her character.

*GoodMorningCalgary* · 05-05-2003, 11:42 PM

Yeah I don't think women comedians are that funny either. The ONLY ones I find funny are, Kathy Griffin Whoopi Goldberg Wanda Sykes. Thats it!!

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 05-05-2003, 11:43 PM

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Originally posted by LucyFan
Yes, there has been a lot of female comedians that have made me laugh. Here are a few of them: LUCILLE BALL (most definitely!), Carol Burnett, Vicki Lawrence, Cindy Williams, Vivian Vance, Penny Marshall, ect.

Agreed! I also think Ellen is hilarious!

I like guys better for standup though, IMO-- but its who you are that makes the joke funny- its the joke itself.

Kitt · 05-06-2003, 12:05 AM

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Originally posted by SOLOMON

No it's not that at all. I like women i was just wanted to know did any other guys feel the same way.

Guys only? You mean you didn't want to hear any women's opinions? I see what you mean. If women don't know how to tell funny jokes then how could they possibly know what's funny? Is that what you're saying?
Ill take a short cut here SOLOMON. I have a few favorite women comics. But you know what SOLOMON? Of course you don't Know what. Just right here, on this very thread, is a woman who cracks me up time and time again. And she doesn't even get paid for it. Your question is so gonzo that I won't waist my time trying to comprehend what possessed you to ask it. If you have not had a good hardy laugh, a bring tears to your eyes laugh with a woman during your lifetime again and again then....my friend, you have not lived.

TVFactFan · 05-06-2003, 12:11 AM

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Originally posted by Kitt
Guys only? You mean you didn't want to hear any women's opinions? I see what you mean. If women don't know how to tell funny jokes then how could they possibly know what's funny? Is that what you're saying?
Ill take a short cut here SOLOMON. I have a few favorite women comics. But you know what SOLOMON? Of course you don't Know what. Just right here, on this very thread, is a woman who cracks me up time and time again. And she doesn't even get paid for it. Your question is so gonzo that I won't waist my time trying to comprehend what possessed you to ask it. If you have not had a good hardy laugh, a bring tears to your eyes laugh with a woman during your lifetime again and again then....my friend, you have not lived.

I can't control who makes me laugh. I'm just sayin females on stage never made me laugh. I'm not saying they never will.

05-05-2003, 07:59 PM	#1
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05-05-2003, 08:20 PM	#4
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Finally, something that I actually agree with Solomon. No female comedian has really struck me as hysterical as a male comedian has. I dunno, maybe I just don't get the jokes or the jokes just don't relate to me.

05-05-2003, 08:57 PM	#7
LucyFan Still Loving Lucy! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 23, 2001 Location: In the Wonderful World of Lucy! Posts: 8,198	Yes, there has been a lot of female comedians that have made me laugh. Here are a few of them: LUCILLE BALL (most definitely!), Carol Burnett, Vicki Lawrence, Cindy Williams, Vivian Vance, Penny Marshall, ect.

05-05-2003, 09:23 PM	#8
Mysty Eyes Dreaming... Senior Member Join Date: Feb 04, 2002 Location: Los Angeles area Posts: 1,144	Okay, I'm female so I guess my opinion doesn't count. Oh well. But what about Whoopi Goldberg? (Who I love.) Or Elayne Boosler? (Who I don't love.)

05-05-2003, 11:29 PM	#11
Czas na Zywiec what up Forum Star Join Date: Jun 28, 2001 Location: Southwest Side, Chicago Posts: 18,398	I'll probably be the only one to mention her, but I think Fran Drescher is hilarious. The Nanny is one of my favorite sitcoms. The voice doesn't me at all because it actually works for her character.