Is it a common thought amongst men that women are not funny?

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Do you think there is a common thought among men that women cannot make humor? In my country, I think there is a common understanding of that. What do you think?

GuyAnswersGirls123 · Accepted Answer

One of the problems I often find with a lot of edgy female comedians is that they lack an authentic sense of self-deprecation.

With an asshole comedian like Bill Burr, he's a brutal social critic but he's also brutal at criticizing himself. He really does come across like someone who doesn't give a damn what people think of him and openly admits with no sense of shame whatsoever, "Hey, I'm an asshole. What did you expect?"

A lot of female comedians who try a similar thing often seem too much like they do give a damn, and I think that makes a world of difference between likable asshole vs. unlikable asshole.

Take Tony Stark (Iron Man) vs. Carol Denvers (Captain Marvel):

Is it a common thought amongst men that women are not funny?

They're actually similar characters in many ways. They're both egotistical, snarky, assholes, but one is very likable and the other isn't, and it has nothing to do with one being a man and the other a woman as I see it.

Tony Stark is an asshole but he's self-deprecating and sincere when he openly and humbly admits his faults, that he's no leader, that he agrees that he's a jerk, that he's an alcoholic, etc. Carol Denvers generally doesn't. She lacks that humble element to make her a relatable likable asshole as opposed to an unlikable asshole.

So I don't think the problem is not that women generally aren't as funny but they haven't nailed what makes male comedians so funny. Like Carol Denvers, she has being an asshole down just like Tony Stark, but she forgot the elements that make Tony Stark a likable and relatable one.

That said, I think some female comedians are hilarious, especially ones who do more character acts. My favorite is Kristen Wiig:

https://www.youtube.com/embed/oaDiVx4SG6k

blueonblack22 · Accepted Answer

Women can be funny. But men don’t think the same way women do. A sense of humor is attractive but it’s not a top 5 requirement for us. It never was.

So most women never had to worry about having a sense of humor. In fact if they are attractive then having a good personality is much more optional for them vs their male equivalents.

But in the last few years the entertainment is trying to promote tons of annoying female comedians in the holy name of wokeness.

These women are usually entertaining to a very small segment of the core audience. Amy Schumer is an absolute perfect example of that. And now they are throwing in obvious political views in their “comedy” which only further isolates them. Sure they are hilarious to at most the 5% of the population who they surround themselves with

Traditional male comedians like Jim Carey were funny to almost everybody. They have a way of being self deprecating but at same time satirical. They are witty. They seem comically incompetent in their humor but they still have a way of still “pulling it off”.

Anyway men know that being too boring and serious can be a death sentence in a romantic endeavor. Even if we are good looking. Not as much vice versa. This is why men are typically better at comedy.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Amongst Narcissists. Male misogynists and narcissists. Yes it’s a common thought, cause I hear these undesirables say it all the time.

Comedians in general aren’t funny at all, cause they’re forcing it. They are disingenuous.

A lot of people surrounding me, both men and women of all ages. Think I’m hilarious and I’m a woman. And I’m guessing it’s because I tend to be blunt and honest and raw. many take my personality like it’s hilarious. Who knows. Probably the facial expressions I make also. Or the ideas I come up with. Probably my attitude. Who fucking knows.

Siri137 · Accepted Answer

I think there is, especially among those men who like to label themselves 'conservative' (I've lost track of the number of jokes these people have made  about  Amy Schumer on YouTube).

NathanDavis · Answer

@islathewitch it's a common thought, yes... but more of a saying among inadequate and insecure whiny boys that can't stand the thought having to be responsible for themselves in this life

men, actual men are different... they don't need to go around saying nor thinking stupid things like this

but this is a common mistake we often make... to take the frustrated whining of some boys online and then to think that all men are stupid like that, that.. isn't the case

Lliam · Answer

Mae West, Irene Ryan, Imogene Coca, Moms Mabley, Betty White, Anne Meara, Phyllis Diller, Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett, Gracie Allen, Lily Tomlin, Ruth Buzzi, Jane Curtin, Cloris Leachman, Madeline Kahn, Teri Garr, Catherine O'Hara, Gilda Radnor, Tina Fey, Roseanne Barr, Andrea Martin, Traci Ullman, ... and LOTS more.

I've known some really funny girls at work.

My wife and I have different senses of humor but I make her laugh a lot. And she sometimes comes up with shit that makes me bust a gut.

JoePro_ · Answer

I've liked a couple female comedians. But they're much fewer than male comedians. I think the problem is the stereotype (which many female comedians/comediennes) fall into is that they talk way too much about lady problems. Like it's half their show, at least. If you see a dude doing the same thing, talking about his dick for half the show, he'd likely be outcast too. It's not funny. One joke in there about genitals might be one thing, but to make half your show about male or female specific problems makes it difficult for half your audience to relate. That said, many women I've known also don't find most female comedians funny. Which, I think, says something.

RingOfFire · Answer

I never really though about that but when I do, for me there is some truth to it. When I think about it, I have rarely found things women say in humor as nearly as funny as I find things men are humorous about.

I think part of this comes from the fact that much of humor comes from being able to identify with the things that are being said. And maybe women cannot deeply relate to what men find funny because they are not men. So their humor doesn't hit men as deeply because they can't identify with it as much.

Maybe it works the other way, I don't know. But it seems to me, speaking from my own experience that women -- although they seem to relate on some levels much better than women -- also find that humor coming from a man is generally funnier than from a woman. Not sure why there would be a difference. Maybe humor is somehow a more masculine trait and so both genders recognize it better coming from men.

BCA6010 · Answer

Women can be funny. Female comedians rarely hold up, however. I suspect this is because their inner circles don't give them honest feedback, or they aren't receptive to it. Furthermore, the entertainment industry's agenda has been propping up a bunch of blatantly unfunny female comedians and feeding the stereotype, probably unintentionally.

sage2021 · Answer

I can't speak for most women, but I can be quite funny if I am around someone who also is quite funny. You can bring it out in each other.

DrewJohnson · Answer

I have seen some reels of female comedians and they're hilarious. I've had female friends tell funny stories or jokes very well. Sometimes we fall flat when trying to be funny. I don't think that's connected to gender

JHAYES317 · Answer

I wouldn’t say they are not funny, but I will say I can’t rarely if ever find female comics funny…because they tend to make the same belittling jokes towards men about short guys or balding guys or small d guys etc…if they want to make men laugh, making fun of them for unchangeable things isn’t the right way to go. Poke fun at their failure to multi task…poke fun at their obsession with sports etc…

gopackers2002 · Answer

I think it depends on the humor types of the man and the female and whether or not you like them as a person. To me, might not be right but it’s how it is for man and female, the person can say the funniest thing in the world and I’d have the straightest face ever but if I like and respect the person I’ll be dying laughing. With females I think some are hilarious but like men it’s hit and miss so to say all women aren’t funny is like saying all men aren’t funny

TommyMountainFigure · Answer

I think women have a different sense of humour to men, so it can sometimes not be funny. There are though some comediennes who I find hilarious! Catherine Tate is probably my favourite, and just as funny as men!

Anonymous · Answer

It’s actually pretty accurate.

Men are capable of making jokes and laughing at the darkest things.
women are more apt to be offended by things. Which if you look at basic society is the truth and the reason for cancel culture.

female “comedians” can only joke about how “men suck”, false victim bullshit, shopping, or their sex life.

Sirenboobzilla · Answer

As I get older, I remember all the people I lost along the way. Maybe a career as a tour guide was not the right choice...

Berweic · Answer

Yes, and this idea is agreed upon in most nations. They don't find us women funny, but I don't understand why. I think we're funny. 😃

Billlewis · Answer

Women aren't supposed to be funny, because they're usually laughing at us... lol

ManOnFire · Answer

It is, but to me women can be super funny, especially when they say something funny with a serious tone.

laly520 · Answer

In the 19th century, the popular press could refer to it as ‘the old theory that women have no sense of humour’ lot since then kept feeding that stereotype

Xia1994 · Answer

well at least i can crack myself up sometimes...🥲

PrettyCrumblBb · Answer

Most people aren't funny. Only certain men and women are funny. And out of that minority, there are more funnier men. But people in general aren't funny. Or y'all would've been comedians. So don't toot your own horn.

andreasderjuengere · Answer

There are as many unfunny women, as there are unfunny men. What we get to see depends on which direction we look :)

IslaTheWitch · Answer

@nathandavis I want to know your opinion here

Nerdvana · Answer

Yes, I believe most men have that stereotype about women not being funny. But it's bullcrap. There are a lot of very funny women. Some men just need to get over themselves.

JacobJordan · Answer

My wife is funny. Most women are not funny though.

Anonymous · Answer

What? I’m hilarious. I know SO many funny women. They are funnier than men I know.

Anonymous · Answer

No. I don’t think so.  I make the people around me laugh everyday.

Tstrbrainer · Answer

Maybe more correct term is men don't find female comedians or comedies from women funny.  I think it is a matter of perspective.

firenine909 · Answer

I wouldn’t say women aren’t funny but women comedians aren’t funny

Dargil · Answer

They can if they are raunchy like Joan Rivers was.

CVNT5 · Answer

it's hard to find a funny woman.  if she's funny, she will get a ring on her finger.

Chthou95 · Answer

Generally speaking women aren't as funny as men. Men are more risky with their humor and they don't aplogize or back down. Women play it safe and a lot of women try to hard to be funny

worldscolide · Answer

Not really.. My wife is hilarious. There are several female comedians that I like.

boobliker · Answer

you can be but it pooking men most of the time and we don't like them women

DextroShade · Answer

If you look at all the best comedians you will notice they are all men!

JayBones · Answer

Women are funny, women comedians are almost never funny.

jahaims · Answer

I've never met a female that consistently makes me lol

Anonymous · Answer

Let's find out. What's the difference between a woman and a light bulb?

lightbulb27 · Answer

my wife very funny.

Anonymous · Answer

It's not a thought. It's a fact.  Women are only funny to women and kids sometimes

boggboss · Answer

Its one of the said stereotypes yes

KrakenAttackin · Answer

Very few women are genuinely funny.

gorydetails · Answer

Generally, that’s true

LimitedBenefits101 · Answer

Yes and it's true.

grega239 · Answer

It can happen sometimes

Stacy0706 · Answer

Not true Wanda Sykes she vary funny.

BLP11520 · Answer

Yes, some women are not at all.

whistlingwh0res · Answer

sugar mamas are not funny. be a sugar baby

MaxUsefull · Answer

Yes, usually woman don’t make me laugh

jimmy2 · Answer

No that is wrong

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