You know what male comics can't do? They can't get pregnant. They can't perform pregnant. So my attitude is, just use all those differences.
Interpretation
Ali Wong humorously highlights the differences between male and female experiences in comedy, advocating for embracing these differences.
In this quote, Ali Wong uses humor to point out a significant biological distinction between male and female comedians: the ability to become pregnant. She suggests that rather than being viewed as disadvantages, such differences should be embraced and utilized in comedic performances, promoting a more inclusive perspective in the world of comedy that values diverse experiences.
In practice
During a comedy show discussing parenting topics.
Whenever I feel mom-guilt, or I feel pressure to be a better mom - to cook salmon on a bed of quinoa for my kids - I just think to myself, 'I... have... suffered... enough.' And then I feel fine about feeding my toddler a bag of chips for dinner.
The most valuable thing my dad taught me was to never care about what other people thought. When he came to my shows, and I'd announce his presence, he'd stand up with his hands clasped in victory and cheer my name.
There are certainly other female comics who are moms, but I don't know any who are actively touring with their kids. But there are more and more becoming moms, and it's awesome. I feel we're in a super sisterhood.
When I first started doing my comedy act, I just desperately needed material. So I took literally everything I knew how to do on stage with me, which was juggling, magic and banjo and my little comedy routines. I always felt the audience sorta tolerated the serious musical parts while I was doing my comedy.
There is a monsterous deal of stupid quizzing, & common-place nonsense talked, but scarcely any wit.
No sinner is ever saved after the first twenty minutes of a sermon.
You don't need a critic to tell you people aren't laughing.
I'm getting rather hoarse, I fear,_x000D_ _x000D_ After so much reciting:_x000D_ _x000D_ So, if you don't object, my dear,_x000D_ _x000D_ We'll try a glass of bitter beer -_x000D_ _x000D_ I think it looks inviting.
There are two or three ways to combat homophobia - one is through humor. The second is to put a face on it.
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