unofficial women's caucus. Robin Tyler ( “Il am not a lesbian comic--l am a comic who is a lesbian” ) served as the spokesperson for their conclusions. What had caused a stir was my reference to the use of turkey basters by single mothers-to-be who were attempting to impregnate themselves by artificial insemination. Tyler explained to me, “You have to understand, some women still have a hang-up about penetration.”
Well, | must have been suffering from Delayed Punchline Syndrome, because it wasn't until | was returning on a plane, contemplating the notion that freedom of absurdity transcends gender difference, that | finally did respond, in absentia: “Yeah, but you have to understand, some men still feel threatened by turkey basters.”
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The Onion posted a story about a college dorm that was nicknamed
“The Rape Hall.” And an /ronic Times headline stated, “Quaaludes Ends Its Relationship With Bill Cosby.” Earlier in Amy Schumer’ s stand-up career, she told this joke: “I used to date Hispanic guys, but now | prefer consensual.” She has since been accused of racist comedy. “I used to do a lot of short dumb joke like that,” she responded.” | played a dumb white girl onstage. | am evolving as an artist. | am taking responsibility and
hope | haven’ t hurt anyone. | apologize if | did.”
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