& You Thought Women Weren't FUNNY Tickets

For years, women in comedy have heard the same refrain: You're not funny. It's a tired, sexist stereotype that has persisted despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. But as more and more women take the stage, both in stand-up and in television and film, the idea that women aren't funny is slowly but surely being dismantled.

One of the reasons why women haven't been taken seriously as comedians is because there simply haven't been as many opportunities for them. Historically, comedy has been dominated by men, and while there have always been female comics, they've had to fight tooth and nail to be taken seriously. Women have been relegated to playing supporting roles or love interests rather than getting their own material to work with. That's changing now, though, thanks to the hard work of women who have come before.

One comedian who's done a lot to push the limits of what women can do in comedy is Tina Fey. With her hit show 30 Rock, Fey created a sitcom that was both smart and hilarious, featuring women in leading roles who were just as funny (and sometimes funnier) than their male counterparts. The show was groundbreaking in its depiction of female characters who were confident, witty, and flawed, and it paved the way for others to follow suit.

Another female comedian who's broken barriers is Amy Schumer. Known for her brash, self-deprecating humor, Schumer has made a name for herself as a no-holds-barred comic who isn't afraid to tackle taboo subjects like sex and body image head on. Her sketch show Inside Amy Schumer was a critical and commercial success and helped to cement her status as one of the most important voices in modern comedy.

Of course, it's not just on TV where women are making waves in comedy. In recent years, there's been an influx of women in stand-up, and they're proving a lot of the old stereotypes wrong. From Ali Wong to Hannah Gadsby to Phoebe Robinson, women are stepping up to the microphone and delivering hilarious, thoughtful performances that are winning over audiences everywhere.

So, why have women been held back in comedy for so long? There are a lot of reasons, but mainly it comes down to a culture that doesn't value women's voices as much as men's. Women have historically been told to be polite, demure, and reserved, which isn't exactly a recipe for great comedy. But as more and more women push against these expectations, they're showing that there's no ceiling on what they can accomplish.

Ultimately, the idea that women aren't funny is outdated and offensive. Women are just as capable of making people laugh as men, and in many cases, they're doing it better. With more women breaking into the industry every day, it's only a matter of time before this stereotype is relegated to the dustbin of history where it belongs.