Jerry Lewis said “women aren’t funny”. But I’m funny. Ok, not everyone thinks I’m funny. I’ve been in relationships with men who don’t think I’m funny. But I’ve had a few who get me, who actually laugh out loud, for a long time. I like those guys better. They make me laugh too. We play off each other and our time together is spent laughing. Most of my women friends get me and my family… well that’s like some ridiculous comedy festival when we get together! We’re all funny, well, at least we think we are. But this isn’t about me. It’s about Penny on the Big Bang Theory. I don’t even know her real name but I appreciate her comedic talent. She’s awesome! And then I think about all the other rather unsung women of comedy. I watched Lucy as a little girl, just like everyone in the country but I don’t think I really appreciated her true talent. I was too little. As the format of sit-coms became more prevalent in our T.V. viewing, it became obvious to me that it was the woman characters who truly made the show. Those guys on the Big Bang Theory would just be 4 nerdy people without Penny. She makes them human and lovable and funny in their eccentric lives. Ray Romano’s wife (Patricia Hearnes) made that show and most of us don’t even remember her characters name. Will & Grace.. without a doubt Karen (Megan Mullally) was one of the best comedic characters of all time. Look back over your history of TV watching and think of the women who made you laugh every week. Betty White, Mary Tyler Moore, Valerie Harper, Marlo Thomas, Phylicia Rashad, Penny Marshal, Cindy Williams, Bea Arthur, Kirstie Alley, Julia Louis Dreyfuss, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jennifer Anniston, Courtney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Sarah Silverman… the list goes on and on. And that’s just women in sit coms! We haven’t even started with stand ups!!
Women are funny. I’m funny.. sometimes and only to the people that get me. Oh and the woman who plays Penny on the Big Bang Theory, .. her real name is Kaley Cuoco. It’s worth knowing.
Are you funny? Do you know funny women? Who was your favorite woman in a TV comedy show?
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ReplyDeleteYou are funny.....I get you completely.....and I love you for it!
ReplyDeleteRay Romano’s wife (Patricia Hearnes) made that show and most of us don’t even remember her characters name. Oh but we do,it's DEBORAH!
ReplyDeleteI remember my younger saying one time "I'm the funniest person I know" (about herself). I was surprised at the time. Most people don't appreciate how important being funny is; they just go thru life taking everything seriously.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you about the Big Bang Theory; it's a great show largely because of Penny.