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.
I regret the passing of the studio system. I was very appreciative of it because I had no talent.
Mr. Cruncher... always spoke of the year of our Lord as Anna Dominoes: apparently under the impression that the Christian era dated from the invention of a popular game, by a lady who had bestowed her name upon it.
I put a dollar in one of those change machines. Nothing changed.
I am an old scholar, better-looking now than when I was young. That's what sitting on your ass does to your face.
If compliments were food, I'd have starved to death 28 years ago.
I always take Scotch whiskey at night as a preventive of toothache. I have never had the toothache; and what is more, I never intend to have it.
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