February 2012
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If anyone is interested in seeing my stand up,... →
Myself and another hilarious lady, Suni Reyes, are putting on two weekends of shows - March 9,10 and March 16,17 at 9 pm. The shows are free, with a two drink minimum (so sodas, or booze you know you were already gonna drink, don’t lie).
Suni and I are doing this because we wanted to have the chance to do longer sets and because we wanted to do a show with two awesome, diverse female...
Comedian Sarah Mowrey!: (Horror) Stories From the... →
sarahmowrey:
(This is a little long but please stick with it.)
I just read this horrifying story about female comic Gaby Dunn being heckled basically to the point of sexual and harassment.
At the end of the post, Dunn says that “I suspect I can’t be the only female comic who’s felt threatened by an…
Another horrible example. Sigh.
grumpycakes asked: I read what happened to you at the comedy show and I just want to give you a hug or support or something. I had a man come up to me at the store I work at and then ask for help but while helping him he politely but a little too persistently began to ask questions that led up to him asking me out. I also did the act polite so nothing bad happens thing and couldn't believe myself. I was told...
I talked to one of the guys who runs the show and...
1) They had no idea I was so upset, which is what I figured. I never told them that I felt threatened or that I felt the guy was waiting for me.
2) The scoop on the guy: he’s been to that venue and heckled on at least two other occasions, both were directed at male comedians. He just so happened to walk in during my set (unnoticed by the hosts who’d kicked him out of past shows) and...
toughsh-t asked: Eff that guy. Come do comedy at the improv at Irvine California. We'd all love to have you over here. By the way, not only women get people like him. Guys get them too. I did the same thing you did. I called my girlfriend at the time though to come get me... I fear her. I thought if there was one person who could save me, it was her. True Story. That was pretty tough of you, so keep being a...
Did my show tonight.
Back on track, guys.
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Here: Woman in Comedy: A really scary thing... →
chronically-awesome:
I can’t count how many times I’ve had incredibly uncomfortable run-ins with overly aggressive guys who felt they were entitled to harass me while I was going about my daily business just because I am a woman.
That feeling of anxiety and fear while trying to maintain a calm exterior and not “make a scene” is total fucking bullshit, and I’m just not going to do it anymore....
Anonymous asked: Congratulations for making it through. When you are in a situation like that, there is NOTHING you can possibly do that keeps you safe that you should ever possibly be ashamed if. And that especially includes asking for help.
Thank you everyone for being so supportive.
1) The show’s hosts did everything they could given that it was a bar and not a comedy club. I love them and they are great and they are not at fault.
2) I hope this doesn’t put anyone off doing stand up or make anyone think less of New York City or whatever. I have had AMAZING and wonderful experiences. This is just one really bad one.
3) I need to learn karate.
OH LAST IMPORTANT...
willzone asked: Dismiss hecklers. Don't give them the spotlight.
tonydac asked: hey, i'm really sorry that happened to you last night. there are fucked up bad people. please don't stop doing comedy. I haven't seen you perform but am an nyc improv local and don't want to see a talented women get derailed by a scumbag ass. a guy is never going to understand that concept of Schrodinger’s Rapist that you mentioned... and that sucks. you're an...
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Woman in Comedy: A really scary thing happened to...
Part of me thinks it’s too soon to be writing about this because I don’t think I’ve completely processed how I feel, but I also think maybe this has happened to other women and I should talk about it in as raw a way as possible. I’m still really embarrassed and ashamed and garbled up inside, but maybe this can start a helpful discussion in terms of women and comedy.
Last...
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A recap of the MuuMuu House reading last night aka... →
Thanks for forwarding this along, Meghan. Ha! Not mad, just silly that TC is so …mentioned in everything I do, when I had 100 Interviews, the Times, etc first.
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A really exciting thing (some shows) coming up!
^ me doing stand up - I look so comfy, guys!
TAKE A BIG PEN AND MARK OFF MARCH 9 & 10 AND MARCH 16 & 17.
Myself and fellow lady comedian Suni Reyes are doing two weekends of stand up shows:
9 PM
@ TEATRO BAR TIMES SQUARE
300 W. 43RD ST 3RD FLOOR ROOM 401
Come see us do longer sets and win giveaway prizes (free booze) and generally have an awesome time. These are big deal shows...
“On a somewhat serious note today because of a conversation the other day:
I...”
– You Didn’t Thank Me For Punching You in the Face « Views from the Couch (via golden-notebook)
Amazing.
Go here now for Ustream fun with the Frenemy! →
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Catch up celeb posts in 50 words (per) or less.
Whitney Houston’s death:
Why do we still ridicule drug addicts who clearly need help and then revere them as saints once they pass away? Winehouse, for example. Get them help. Can’t wait for the mourners to change their tunes on (sad examples) Pete Doherty, Lindsay Lohan, etc. They’re people, not punchlines.
Chris Brown at Grammys:
Should not have been invited to perform at the Grammys....
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Tomorrow! 6:30 pm EST - I'll be on Ustream with... →
Mark your calendar!
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dcpierson:
The other night we sat on the couch
of the house where she’s cat-sitting
and drank wine and watched The Wire
while she mended a hole in the pocket
of some pants I got at Old Navy.
It was like a heaven where you still needed pants.
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New York Times Magazine Hires Thought Catalog... →
Oh clickable headline you. (this is about me.)
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