19 Quotes from the Women of Stand-up Comedy
November 23, 2023Historically dominated by men, stand-up comedy has witnessed a transformative shift towards embracing women comedians, acting not merely as entertainers but also potent social commentators. Female comedians like Ali Wong, Hannah Gadsby, and Tiffany Haddish have utilized this platform to challenge pervasive gender norms, wielding humor as a tool to scrutinize and dissect societal expectations imposed upon women. This evolution is not merely artistic but palpably social; the content and delivery of their material often underscore the trials, tribulations, and triumphs inherent in the female experience.
Stand-up has evolved beyond just making people laugh, becoming a platform where societal norms are boldly challenged. Tina Fey, a stalwart in the comedy sphere, aptly notes, "You're not in charge of whether or not you're deserving of anything. You're in charge of choosing what those words mean." These women use their master storytelling to initiate a conversation that transcends comedy. They spread a message that goes beyond the performance stage, urging society to reshape its views and expectations.
There is no sunrise so beautiful that it is worth waking me up to see it.Mindy Kaling
Nothing is yours permanently so you better enjoy it while it's happening.Joan Rivers
We usually have margaritas on Thursdays but since it's Tuesday I'll make an exception.Chelsea Handler
I was always thinking the funny things but was always quiet and scared to be made fun of.Nikki Glaser
I bowled for two years in college, because I was drunk and needed shoes.Kathleen Madigan
We need to stop telling girls they can be anything they want when they grow up. Because it would have never occurred to them that they couldn't.Sarah Silverman
We had to break up, though. We wanted different things - like he wanted kids and I wanted him to hear.Amy Schumer
I’ve had so much plastic surgery, when I die they will donate my body to Tupperware.Joan Rivers
Running is a quick trigger for a good mood. The great thing about endorphins, you don't have to be in great shape to get them.Mindy Kaling
I like talking about things that are taboo, because it makes them not taboo anymore.Sarah Silverman
When you're a mom, you need sparkle to compensate for the light inside of you that has died.Ali Wong
Everyone has their personal topics. My comedy has always been very strong on observational humor, it stems from what I see every day in my life.Iliza Shlesinger
Romance often begins by a splashing waterfall and ends over a leaky sink.Ellen DeGeneres
When a guy writes a scene where a woman does a deviant sex act on camera, it's objectifying. But when a woman writes it, it's feminism.Whitney Cummings
I hate when women compare men to dogs. Men are not dogs. Dogs are loyal. I've never found any strange panties in my dog's house.Wanda Sykes
You've got to experience failure to understand that you can survive it.Tina Fey
It's our challenges and obstacles that give us layers of depth and make us interesting.Ellen DeGeneres
I think we can all agree that sleeping around is a great way to meet people.Chelsea Handler
The same ten minutes that magazines urge me to use for sit-ups and triceps dips, I used for sobbing.Tina Fey
