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Summary

The article "Women Aren’t Funny!" is a satirical open letter addressing the sexist stereotype that women are not humorous, advocating for gender equality in comedy and beyond.

Abstract

The piece, structured as a series of direct addresses to a person named Sam, challenges the pervasive notion that women are inherently unfunny. The author, presumably a woman, recounts personal experiences with sexist attitudes towards humor and intelligence, emphasizing the absurdity of gender-based humor metrics. She points out the double standards in comedy where women's humor is often trivialized or sexualized, and she criticizes the perpetuation of stereotypical gender roles. The author also touches on the importance of consent and respecting women's autonomy, debunking the myth that "no" is a code to be deciphered rather than a clear statement. The article concludes by asserting that the lack of humor in one woman does not reflect on the entire gender, and it encourages readers to reject outdated gender biases.

Opinions

  • The author believes that humor should not be gendered, and the notion that women are not funny is a sexist stereotype.
  • She expresses frustration over her jokes being dismissed as "cute" or attributed to an attempt to impress, rather than being taken seriously.
  • The author criticizes the use of "female comedian" as a qualifier, suggesting it implies that being a woman in comedy is an exception rather than the norm.
  • She argues that gender stereotypes are outdated and should not be perpetuated in the 21st century.
  • The author challenges the idea that women's comedy is limited to topics like periods and dating, asserting that women have a broader range of humorous insights.
  • She emphasizes the importance of understanding that when a woman says "no," it should be respected without question, contrary to how it is often portrayed in media.
  • The article suggests that failure to find one woman funny cannot be used as a scientific basis to judge the humor of all women.
  • The author encourages readers to be bold, courageous, and their best selves, implying that this includes rejecting sexist stereotypes.
  • She invites readers to explore her other works, which also seem to address themes of gender equality, self-improvement, and societal norms.

Women Aren’t Funny!

Woman! Why do you even try — Dear Sam

If you are a woman, you must have heard this phrase many times in your life.

Photo by Jon Butterworth on Unsplash

Open Letter

Dear Sam — As per your definition — a woman can be anything and everything except being ‘funny’. Most of the time you don’t get my jokes — not my fault though.

You just think it’s something a woman should not even try.

When I am being funny or sarcastic — don’t say, it’s cute or I am just being a silly version of myself or trying to impress you. In actuality — I am not.

Maybe the reason is, you are not at my level yet. Don’t worry, you will get there with time or you may be after taking a thousand rebirth. But don’t worry, you will get there. I promise.

Dear Sam — You’re funny, you’re funny for a girl — you said it to me last week and it’s not what I wanted to hear.

There are many successful female comedians. First of all, I just want to remove the female word from anything I say or describe. You don’t say male comedians they are just comedians so does a woman.

Dear Sam — Gender stereotypical is not new and it has been in both of our lives for centuries. You get it right. You are keeping all the stereotypical traditions still in trend even in the 21st century.

I am sure you are going to let it burn for many more centuries to come. After all, it’s your legacy and legacy should not go unused.

And I decided now, in our next meet-up, I shall address you with your gender first. okay?

Dear Sam — You think, women’s comedy only evolves around, periods, dating, or their privates. No, we are more than that. But dear Sam, you still think we fake when I say, I am on period or having a mood swing or a stomach cramp.

So just to let you know, It’s all genuine, damn real (same real — like your own existence on this earth — as if it matters) and I go through a hell lot of hormonal roller coaster and whatnot every single month — more than your lifetime.

I only wish if you can have your own( period!) and the role has reversed. I can only wish.

Dear Sam — If I say No. It actually means NO. Nothing more, nothing less. It’s not a secret code you need to decipher. It’s a statement in itself. It’s not a question where I need to explain or answer.

Don’t let movies, TV shows fool you — where people say ‘if a woman says no, it actually means Yes’. It’s certainly not the right medium to learn about love and relationships.

No means No — Full Stop

Next time, please keep that in mind when I say No. Only if there ever be any.

Dear Sam — Okay, I have exhausted my list for now. You can go back to your bubble where women are not funny and this story was clearly not written by a woman. And honestly I am not even trying to be funny or trying to write a satire — in case you still didn’t get it and I know as per your judgment I bombed miserably.

By looking at the failure of one woman — in this case, it’s me (just clarifying if you are still trying to get your head around)to make you laugh, you can accurately deduce the capabilities of the rest of the gender. Don’t argue with me, it’s science and pure logic.

Okay! There you have it, definitive proof that you’re not a sexist if you think all women aren’t funny, you’re right. I rest my case!

Be Bold

Be Courageous

Be Your Best

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