If you ever start taking things too seriously, just remember that we are talking monkeys on an organic spaceship flying through the universe.
Joe RoganRead
There were people asking 'Can women be funny?' People still ask that. It's like asking: 'Can women breathe in and out?'
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the absurdity of questioning a woman's ability to be funny, equating it to questioning a basic human function.
Julie Walters' quote draws attention to the outdated stereotype that women are not funny, asserting that such a question is as ridiculous as inquiring if women can perform the basic act of breathing. It emphasizes that humor is a human trait, not limited by gender, and challenges societal norms that diminish women's contributions to comedy.
Themes
WomenFunnyHumorStereotypesGender
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about gender equality in entertainment, you could reference this quote to highlight the urgency of breaking stereotypes.
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