DeepSummary
In this episode of The Comment Section, host Drew Afualo interviews legendary comedian Margaret Cho. They discuss various issues related to intersectionality, feminism, and the backlash against progressive movements. Margaret emphasizes the importance of centering and amplifying marginalized voices, particularly in the LGBTQ+ and transgender communities.
The conversation touches on topics such as transphobia, homophobia, and the ongoing attacks on drag queens and queer representation. Margaret and Drew express frustration with the lack of understanding and empathy from certain groups, especially cis women who engage in transphobic rhetoric against trans women.
Margaret also shares her experiences as a woman of color in the comedy industry and offers advice for aspiring female comics. She encourages them to stay true to their voices and morals, as their perspectives are crucial for fostering understanding and progress.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- The importance of intersectional feminism and amplifying marginalized voices.
- The need to challenge and deconstruct harmful stereotypes and prejudices through comedy and art.
- Encouraging aspiring female comics to stay true to their voices and morals.
- Critiquing the laziness and lack of adaptation among male comedians who rely on offensive material.
- Highlighting the absurdity of backlash against LGBTQ+ representation and symbols like the Pride flag.
- Emphasizing the need for solidarity among women and marginalized groups, rather than division.
- Decentering and dismissing the need for male validation and approval.
- Addressing the ongoing attacks on drag queens, trans individuals, and the LGBTQ+ community.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “So just don't be afraid and just get out there and do it.“ by Margaret Cho
- “So men have the ability to do it, but they're just so lazy. They don't want to do all the things that make it possible.“ by Margaret Cho
- “And we've been turning on each other for so long. We continually, continually backstab and turn on each other. And that's their weapon.“ by Margaret Cho
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Episode Information
The Comment Section with Drew Afualo
Past Your Bedtime
4/17/24
Comedy legend Margaret Cho is here this week!! Margaret and Drew talk terfs, Margaret gives drew stand-up advice, dealing with misogyny, homophobia and racism as Margaret came up in the comedy world, the stalker who put diet ads in Margaret’s mailbox, de-centering men from your life, why menopause is so freeing, why people are getting so pressed about the rainbow flag, and so much more!
Drew: https://linktr.ee/drewafualo
Margaret: https://margaretcho.com
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