Female Comedians and That Special Something

@DianneN (246452)
United States
January 30, 2018 11:51am CST
Last Saturday, my husband and I went out to dinner with two couples before going to the theater to see a comedy show. My friends had seen this female comedian, Jessica Kirson, on a cruise two years ago. They raved about her, so when they heard she'd be appearing locally, we bought tickets. Usually, I am not a fan of female comedians. I find them filthy-mouthed or boring. The theater was beautiful, we had wonderful third row center aisle seats, and the opening female comedian was great. When Jessica took the stage, I couldn't stop laughing. Sure, she was filth-mouthed, but boring she wasn't! She was hilarious! Of course, she spotted my friends, who she had breakfast with on that cruise. Of course, most of her Florida relatives were in the audience. And of course, she singled my husband out during the show and held a public conversation with him. She said he was a very nice man, which I agreed to. My husband seems to have that special something where he's always singled out in an audience or invited on stage. Mickey Rooney loved him! Do you have that special something? I happily don't!
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33 responses
• United States
30 Jan 18
I would never want to be singled out or picked out of an audience Glad you all had a lovely time!
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• United States
30 Jan 18
@DianneN I’d deny all requests unless it’s like winning the lottery lol
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
30 Jan 18
@infatuatedbby . I believe I'd get up for that, too!
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
30 Jan 18
I once was asked to dance as a Supreme. I declined!
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@just4him (303324)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
30 Jan 18
You knew Mickey Rooney? Awesome! No, I don't have that special something. Overlooked and unwanted all my life, but hey, I couldn't hit a ball or catch one either, so it didn't matter I was overlooked for sports teams
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
30 Jan 18
Our older son met Mickey, too, when he was in high school. They both did A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at the same theater! But you are a wonderful writer!!! Don't talk like that!!!!
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@just4him (303324)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
30 Jan 18
@DianneN That's awesome! I saw that movie only once in the theater. I bet it was great on stage. You're so kind. Did you have the opportunity yet to get my books? I was referring more to my being overlooked in sports, being last picked every time. I've never been picked out of an audience either. Oh well, such is life.
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@FayeHazel (40250)
• United States
31 Jan 18
Valerie - I think you're important. :-) You're a great inspiration with your writing and with your Church group activities and your recent diet success. :-) I will just as well rather be overlooked in sports too!
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@dodo19 (47034)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
30 Jan 18
I'm glad that you did enjoy her show. It's always nice when you enjoy a show like that.
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@dodo19 (47034)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
30 Jan 18
@DianneN Hopefully you can. Best of luck!
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
31 Jan 18
@dodo19 Thank you! I'm on the hunt! lol
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
30 Jan 18
I'm hoping to find her upcoming show on HBO. Thanks!!!
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@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
31 Jan 18
That sounds like a wonderful time, Dianne! I try to avoid being singled out and I make sure I am close to an exit so that I can leopard crawl out of a place if necessary!
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@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
3 Feb 18
@DianneN , a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do to avoid the limelight
@DianneN (246452)
• United States
2 Feb 18
. That, I have to see! You are hilarious!
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• West Haven, Connecticut
30 Jan 18
I personally favor Female comedians, they arent as common but my wife should me a video of one comedian venting about the daily life of a Mom and it was the funniest thing ever.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
30 Jan 18
Some are hilarious. Some not so much. That video sounds great!
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• West Haven, Connecticut
30 Jan 18
@DianneN Im also always singled out, I dont know what it is. my wife says that the way I carry myself and charisma draws people towards me
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
30 Jan 18
@BACONSTRIPSXXX That's a very commendable trait!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
1 Feb 18
I seem to be targeted too and I hate it so I think they can see the fear in my eyes and so pick me out-----lol!
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
1 Feb 18
Lol!!!! That's when it's good to sit in the back row or balcony.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
7 Feb 18
@DianneN ha! you're right about that!
@Theresaaiza (10487)
• Australia
31 Jan 18
I wouldn't know what to do or how to act when singled out. All that attention on me will freak me out for sure.
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@Theresaaiza (10487)
• Australia
3 Feb 18
@DianneN plus the camera focused on you. What if you really have a very awkward facial expression and it goes viral? That will never leave the face of the internet.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
3 Feb 18
@Theresaaiza I never thought of that!!!!
@DianneN (246452)
• United States
2 Feb 18
Same with me! I'd faint or die on the spot!
@much2say (53650)
• Los Angeles, California
2 Feb 18
I do have to say I'm not a big fan of female comedians too . . . but there are some out there who can be pretty funny! I did get singled out at The Laugh Factory once by a male comedian . . . but that was because I was sitting way up front and it was some Asian joke/remark (which I can't remember now - it was wayyy long time ago). Street performers have singled me out . . . I remember a "butcher" at a Renaissance Faire picked me up and put me over his shoulder and yelled "Wife for sale, wife for sale!!" . . . I remember in San Francisco I was wearing a black and white polka dot outfit while walking with Hubby and a guitarist/singer sang to me "You look hot, polka dot . . . " . . . anyway stuff like that has happened to me. I don't think I have that special something . . . it's probably more like I look "open" and approachable (or that's what I've been told).
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@much2say (53650)
• Los Angeles, California
4 Feb 18
@DianneN Maybe I have a sign behind my back that says "Pick me, pick me!" .
@DianneN (246452)
• United States
3 Feb 18
Those are all hilarious! You do have that something special, otherwise they'd ignore you.
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@yugocean (9975)
• India
1 Feb 18
Maybe we all have special something, but it is not always we know.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
2 Feb 18
Very wise! Perhaps others can see what we can't.
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@moffittjc (118197)
• Gainesville, Florida
1 Feb 18
If you've ever been down in the Keys, you would know of this raunchy Native American comedian that basically makes fun of everyone and everything. He kind of does a musical thing/comedy thing. The name of him and his band is Big Dik and the Extenders, and he plays at a bar called Woody's. I made the mistake of getting up to go to the bathroom during one of his shows and he let loose a tirade on me, and basically picked on me for the rest of the night. It was horrible! But I'm not sure that was the special something you were talking about! haha
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@moffittjc (118197)
• Gainesville, Florida
3 Feb 18
@DianneN I had to spell his name differently so that myLot would allow the comment to go through. It takes a lot to offend me, but man that guy had me pretty red-faced!
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
3 Feb 18
@moffittjc He must have been a pig of a man. Just his name alone is a sign.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
1 Feb 18
That's hilarious! So is his name. Hahahaaaa! He sounds like Don Rickles. I hope you laughed along.
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@DeborahDiane (39965)
• Laguna Woods, California
1 Feb 18
I have sometimes been singled out by an entertainer, but not usually my husband ... except by magicians! For some reason, magicians can just tell that he is a good candidate to go on stage with them, and he always enjoys the experience.
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• Laguna Woods, California
3 Feb 18
@DianneN - Ha ha! I would have been embarrassed to go onstage and perform "Stop in the Name of Love," too! LOL
@Courtlynn (67002)
• United States
30 Jan 18
Never heard of her. But glad you enjoyed her and the time with friends. Nope, i happily don't either.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
2 Feb 18
She was discovered by Robert Dinaro and is the stepsister to Zac Braff. Spelling on both? lol I never heard of her either, but will keep her on my radar. Thank you!
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
2 Feb 18
@Courtlynn I know her. She's pretty funny. I don't mind raunch if it's tastefully done.
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@Courtlynn (67002)
• United States
2 Feb 18
@DianneN dont know zac.. dinaro like actor? Wow. Only female comedian i like is lisa lampinelli, spelling lol.. but shes probably too raunchy for you
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@FayeHazel (40250)
• United States
31 Jan 18
I love your sweater! I'm with you. Usually I'm not a big fan of comics either, but this one sounds good. I have the thing where people recognize me all the time. Even people I don't think I know. I don't want to be rude so I try and visit like I know them....
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
2 Feb 18
Thank you! She was hilarious! You are wise to act like you know them. Lol! Happy Birthday!!!!!!! Hope your day was awesome!
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
2 Feb 18
@FayeHazel I hope so. It makes a good night out. I'm thrilled that you are having a wonderful birthday and birthday weekend! My nephew is partying in NYC tonight with all his friends.
@FayeHazel (40250)
• United States
2 Feb 18
@DianneN Maybe I will try seeing some comedy acts again, you inspire me. :-) Thank you so much I'm having a lovely birthday weekend :-)
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• Trinidad And Tobago
31 Jan 18
When I was younger and only in intellectual setting I have that 'special something'. when I go to lectures, workshops or seminars, the lecturer/ presenter speaks directly to me by eyes contact or body language. I don't contribute any thing , or participate in any manner, but they will meet me afterwards and tell me they have never met an unusual person such as me! When I protest I didn't say a word, they'll say I can't fool them...they know! I usually just grin inside... still water runs deep!
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
3 Feb 18
That is cool! As a former teacher and professor, I can see how you were a sitting duck!
@sjvg1976 (41134)
• Delhi, India
31 Jan 18
No I don't have anything special in me by which I may be singled out in a mob.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
2 Feb 18
Lol!!! That's a good thing!
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• United States
31 Jan 18
I would normally agree with you in regard to female comedians but glad you had a good time and some laughs.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
2 Feb 18
She truly was hilarious! Thank you!
@ridingbet (66861)
• Philippines
31 Jan 18
there is a segment of a noontime show here about comedians/comediennes.the winner was a lady contestant. her jokes are unique and original and she has a weekly segment every Friday.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
2 Feb 18
I wish we'd have a show like that, especially if she's good!
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@ridingbet (66861)
• Philippines
7 Feb 18
@DianneN but you have stand-up comediennes/comedians there in bars, am i right?
@Hannihar (129074)
• Israel
31 Jan 18
I am glad you enjoyed her. That is nice that people like to single out your husband and focus on him.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
2 Feb 18
Thank you! Better him than I!!! lol
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@Hannihar (129074)
• Israel
2 Feb 18
@DianneN Does he like being in the limelight Dianne?
@nela13 (55684)
• Portugal
31 Jan 18
Oh I Thank God I don't have that special something, I would feel embarrassed
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
2 Feb 18
Join the club!
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@nela13 (55684)
• Portugal
2 Feb 18
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@aureliah (24340)
• Kenya
30 Jan 18
I have not listened to her yet but I agree with you that some female comedians can be quite boring
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
2 Feb 18
She certainly surprised me! Hilarious!!!
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@aureliah (24340)
• Kenya
3 Feb 18
@DianneN at least you had some fun