I wouldn’t mind going to jail if I had three cellmates who played bridge
Warren BuffettRead
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Julie Walters' quote draws attention to the outdated stereotype that women are not funny, asserting that such a question is as ridiculous as inquiring if women can perform the basic act of breathing.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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