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This is an interesting look behind-the-scenes at the sexist world of Late Night television written by a woman who used to work for Letterman. I would make a “take back the Late Night” joke, but that would probably be inappropriate. So nevermind.
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Gabe loves fan fiction. You Can Make It Up features his own personal alternate adventures starring some of our favorite characters.
'Sup, pogs!
Let's all go to the movies, and let's all see the same movie, and let's discuss it here.
After watching Death Sentence, a terrible movie starring Kevin Bacon as a father in search of vigilante justice directed by Saw's James Wan, Gabe embarked on The Hunt For The Worst Movie of All Time. This is his sad journey.
“Crack a decent fart joke and, as professionals, we will laugh.”
Coincidentally, this is the motto of my country club.
I sure the kids on Jezebel have something to add to this discussion and I bet it’s sexy.
Excellent piece. Brava.
What kind of witchcraft is this?!
I was in the paradoxical situation where I had enough time to spare to think up a somewhat elaborate .GIF, yet not enough time to think of a good joke to go with it. Now I wish I’d saved it for when I have some inspiration.
Yes I am sure there were just millions of women who were hilarious and intelligent that just got passed on because they we women. I can see it now:
“Well you are a perfect fit for the job, but there is just one thing that troubles us. You are a woman. Is there anything we can do to change that? No? Ok well I am sorry but we will have to pass. Thanks.” – Imaginary Late Show HR Rep From My Bad Hypothetical
if they we women then they we right
The problem is that the world loves Tina Fey and since she is ONE female who is funny and a successful actress and writer that means that ALL women must have the same opportunities as her, which unfortunately is untrue. I would like to think we live in a world where women and men of all races and sexes (Sorry Tom Cruise) have an opportunity to write jokes that we as an audience can laugh or scoff at. Except for Jay Leno, because he is the worst.
If you’ve seen the promos for The Wanda Sykes Show, it’s clear that women are quite capable of being painfully trite and unfunny.
She really had me until she said, “Letterman himself opened this up to a public discussion.” I think that credit really belongs to his BLACKMAILER, because that is what BLACKMAIL is.
Um, I think she makes good points. I also think that, culturally, it’s easier for a man to pursue comedy writing as a career than a woman. “Why don’t you just be a teacher??” —My Dad