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A woman would pitch a joke. Nothing. Then a guy would pitch it and everybody would laugh
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"A woman would pitch a joke. Nothing. Then a guy would pitch it and everybody would laugh"

- Wanda Sykes

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This quote by Wanda Sykes talks to the gender inequality that exists in the funny world. It indicates that a woman's joke is not seen as amusing or entertaining as a guy's joke. This is a reflection of the sexism that exists in society, where ladies's voices are not taken as seriously as men's. It also speaks to the double requirements that exist in the funny world, where a woman's joke is not seen as funny or amusing as a man's joke. This quote is a pointer that women's voices require to be heard and appreciated in the comedy world, which gender inequality must not be endured. It is a call to action for people to recognize the significance of ladies's voices in the funny world and to guarantee that they are given the very same respect and acknowledgment as males's.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Wanda Sykes somewhere between March 7, 1964 and today. He/she was a famous Comedian from USA. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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