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RE: Michelle Wolf
I love the way people (not necessarily those on here, just from reading reviews of the event) are getting worked up over what a late night comedian says, but don't seem to notice some pretty bombastic comments from actual elected officials.
04-30-2018 01:35 PM
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RE: Michelle Wolf
Michelle Wolf, in the historical tradition of a lot of cutting edge comedians, is not a PG rated or politically correct performer. I listened to all of the news media feedback before I saw the video. In watching the actual video, my perception was different. She hit hard left, right, men, women, and across the board with media outlets. I came away from the video thinking what a bunch of hot air on all sides of the audience that cannot lose their self importance long enough when unflattering and real comments are made at them in smart, tough humor. Self deprecation has become a lost virtue in today's environment. She was equal opportunity in her targets.

I read a lot of the comments under the video, and I was surprised that they were running almost exclusively favorable to her performance, from both left and right factions. Maybe the media in their pompousness about this event is missing what many in America are actually thinking about both sides. Lighten up. She put a big spotlight on it.

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04-30-2018 10:37 PM
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RE: Michelle Wolf
(04-30-2018 01:35 PM)hktribefan Wrote:  I love the way people (not necessarily those on here, just from reading reviews of the event) are getting worked up over what a late night comedian says, but don't seem to notice some pretty bombastic comments from actual elected officials.

The Daily Show is left-leaning -> the WHCD has invited three consecutive Daily Show alums -> thus perpetuating the stereotype of liberal media bias and the political left has made a big stink about attacking body image as a political weapon vis a vis Trump, so naturally the right is going to be ultra-sensitive to comments Michelle made regarding Sarah Sanders' appearance coming across as hypocritical.

I think that's the thought process of those who are upset by what they heard/read. Everyone is responsible for what they say though, more so for people with a platform. Given the national political climate, I'm not sure roasts and political satire shows really do much to improve how we govern ourselves. We're well beyond the point where someone can poke fun at an opposing viewpoint and have their comments be received well. It's really a sad state of affairs.
05-01-2018 07:22 AM
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RE: Michelle Wolf
(05-01-2018 07:22 AM)tribe_transfer Wrote:  
(04-30-2018 01:35 PM)hktribefan Wrote:  I love the way people (not necessarily those on here, just from reading reviews of the event) are getting worked up over what a late night comedian says, but don't seem to notice some pretty bombastic comments from actual elected officials.

Given the national political climate, I'm not sure roasts and political satire shows really do much to improve how we govern ourselves. We're well beyond the point where someone can poke fun at an opposing viewpoint and have their comments be received well. It's really a sad state of affairs.

I think at this point we might as well devolve into childhood rock-fights.

Anyway, this angry rant of an article/blog sends across a valid point about all of this. The bully cant be bullied and liberals are eating themselves alive. Not PG.

https://theconcourse.deadspin.com/you-ca...1825648283
05-01-2018 09:02 PM
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Michelle Wolf
I've watched a lot of standup comedy. I used to go to my local comedy showcase on a regular basis. Michelle, unfortunately, is not the correct talent for that particular audience...an uptight group on the defense about seemingly everything. Any unflattering bit is viewed as a personal attack.

A Bob Hope type would've worked well.

Bill Burr would've been an option as many of his bits condemn political correctness.
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05-03-2018 08:05 AM
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