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We thought the debate over whether or not women are funny was totally over -- after all aren't shows like "30 Rock" and "Parks and Recreation" proof that women are hilarious? Then we saw an ad for the upcoming New York Comedy Festival and noticed that it was ridiculously penis-centric. So penis-centric, in fact, that there was not ONE woman on the bill.
Seriously? This is ludicrous, we thought. And quickly rattled off about 20 female comics who are light years funnier than Dane Cook. (Our desks are funnier than Dane Cook.)
Below, take a look at who we'd love to have at our fantasy Lemondrop comedy fest. Who are we missing? Who would you include in your dream funny-lady roster? Tell us in the comments.
From top: Kristen Schaal, Wanda Sykes, Kathy Griffin, Amy Poehler, Sarah Silverman, Amy Sedaris, Mo'Nique, Kristen Wiig and Margaret Cho.
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Friday 28 August
By julie
Lisa Lampanelli !
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Sunday 30 August
By RLFord
Lisa Lampenelli is a vulgar potty mouth. Can't stand her.
Friday 28 August
By Rachel
Maria Bamford! But your choices are very good, too.
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Friday 28 August
By Corrinne
I love all your picks and I agree. But what about Chelsea Handler?? I have never seen her stand up but I love her show and her books are absolutely hilarious.
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Saturday 29 August
By Vanessa
DEBI GUTIERREZ! Why doesn't this Women have a TV Show yet? Or at least a cast her for a good movie!
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Saturday 29 August
By Livy
Tina Fey???
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Sunday 30 August
By RLFord
Tina Fey is not a standup comedian which is what this group of men seems to be. But she is a very funny talented writer/comic actress.
Saturday 29 August
By Michael
Second for Maria Bamford.
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Saturday 29 August
By cheryl
Jodie Wasserman!!! http://jodiewasserman.com/
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Sunday 30 August
By nere
definitely missing Chelsea Handler and Tina Fey
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Monday 31 August
By Del
ELLEN DEGENERES!!!
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Monday 31 August
By J Lynn
Jennie McNulty.... I just saw her this summer in P-town and she's frickin' HILARIOUS
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Monday 31 August
By Kris
Rita Rudner
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Monday 31 August
By Jeni
Jessica Kirson (and I second Jodie Wasserman)!
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Monday 31 August
By Maureen
All the women mentioned below are great. It is a shame that the comedy world is still one big boys club. I love to go comedy clubs, however, there is at most one woman out of eight comedians. I have seen Jodie Wasserman and she is awesome. She is a comedian who will eventually be famous.
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Monday 31 August
By Caitlin
morgan murphy and whitney cummings!
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Monday 31 August
By cynthia
What a great idea for a comedy festival!!! Make it a reality!
Morgan Murphy is great.
Jodie Wasserman is great. I saw her on Comedy Central and thought she was hilarious.
I know a lot of people think Jessica Kirson is funny but I don't get it.
Maria Bamford very funny.
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Tuesday 01 September
By Me!
Here's a really lovely clip of Caroline Hirsch, owner of Caroline's comedy club (who is sponsoring the festival) talking about why women aren't as funny as men, and dropping names of female comics that are straight out of the 80s.
http://bigthink.com/carolinehirsch/caroline-hirsch-funny-girls
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Thursday 03 September
By John Powers
Maria Bamford would be a great selection.
Jodie Wasserman is incredible.
If this is the female version of the male-dominated NYCF,
you should focus on local New York City Standup women.
Jessimae is one of the best comics I've ever seen.
... and Nicole Korkolis brings the house down every time.
(see them both at the Power Hour at EastVille)
- John Powers
www.johnjpowers.com
www.eastvillecomedy.com
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Monday 07 September
By su
Glad you noticed. I have NY to be very un-funny about female comics. I am a comic and I have it even tougher - I am older. So, there is a double whammy against me.
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