Day 25: The dumbest things men have said to me at comedy shows

I really wish I could make this shit up, but sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction. Like most spaces, comedy is mainly occupied by men (more specifically white men) and also has a nasty culture of gatekeeping and harassment. As a woman in that space, I also get the distinct pleasure of experiencing condescension and mansplaining on a regular basis. Yeah, yeah, I know we’ve…

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Arijana Ramic is a Seattle based standup comedian. You can find her musings on twitter (@arijanaramic) and short videos on the Aisha and Arijana FB page.

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Arijana Ramic

Arijana Ramic is a Seattle based standup comedian. You can find her musings on twitter (@arijanaramic) and short videos on the Aisha and Arijana FB page.