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| The New Adventures of Old Christine sitcom, courtesy of justjohnnywebster.com |
In the article, “In Defense of…Julia Louis Dreyfus and Other
Women Who Make Us Laugh,” by Colin McGuire he expands on the sitcom The New Adventures of Old Christine. Julia Louis Dreyfus is the lead role in this
sitcom and makes the show absolutely hilarious.
However, the show was cancelled, in his opinion, for no reason. He goes on to explain that all we see are men
reaching for more power in the television world and not enough acceptance of
female lead roles.
He also expanded that it is not just in television but in the
real world as well. Women are constantly
on a lower pedestal, despite professed intelligence and humor. McGuire goes on to explain that it will not
be long before women start to outgrow the age of men. In fact, he claims that
it gives TV viewers a well-rounded benefit, because women are truly just as
funny.
Along with McGuire’s point of view, I can see the importance
of allowing women to breakthrough previous stereotypes. I think it is important in today’s age to
allow women to express themselves, when they were not allowed to before. Whether, they show true charisma or not is
one thing, but the ability for it to be accepted is what is important. He also
claimed that it will not be long before a woman holds the title to
presidency.
One statistic I found incredibly amazing was that 90% of male
leaders who make jokes receive a round of applause and laughter. While, 80% of female CEO’s and head position
leaders who make jokes, receive nearly no response. I find it quite fascinating how that works
and how people respond to different sexes.
I’m not entirely sure if I believe that in my lifetime I will ever see a
female president, but it is my hope that one day that bears true.
http://www.popmatters.com/pm/column/164010-in-defense-of-funny-women/
I found it extremely interesting that 90% of male leaders who make jokes will get laughter or applause while 80% of female CEO's or head position leaders who make jokes get almost no response. Even though times have changed from what they used to be, it's crazy to think that there is still a different reaction between male and female leaders when doing something as simple as making a joke.
ReplyDeleteI think the statistic you brought up is astonishing; however, do you think its due to our society saying that women shouldn't be using one-liners or that they should be more professional then men. Not that I agree with that, but it seems like its acceptable that men can joke about sexual jokes but its less appropriate for women. On a different topic you brought up, I think you'll see a female president possiblly in 2016 if all things go to plan for Hillary Clinton because she almost represented the Democrats in 2008 so she seems the logical choice in 2016.
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