An interim government was set up in Afghanistan. It included two women, one of whom was Minister of Women's Affairs. Man, who'd she have to show here ankles to to get that job?
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Only in comedy, by the way, does an obedient white girl from the suburbs count as diversity.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote critiques superficial representations of diversity in comedy.
Tina Fey's quote highlights the irony and absurdity in how diversity is often portrayed within the comedy industry. She points out that a simple demographic difference, such as an 'obedient white girl from the suburbs,' may be viewed as a form of diversity, while in reality, true diversity encompasses a much broader range of experiences and backgrounds. This observation serves as a commentary on the limitations of inclusivity in popular culture, especially in comedy.
Themes
ComedyDiversityCultureRepresentationIronry
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about representation in media during a panel talk.
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