Shit Girls Say--Hilarious or Offensive?
It's said that imitation is the highest form of flattery. If that's the case than Toronto comics, Graydon Sheppard and Kyle Humphrey, creators of Shit Girls Say, are getting an overwhelming dose. What initially started as a Twitter feed last April, and eventually turned into a three YouTube video series, has exploded into internet gold, which in turn has opened the door for copycat after copycat trying to attain the same level of success with their spin offs of Shit (insert gender/job title/ethnicity/etc.) Say.
It's true, comedy is subjective, and with success comes haters. So while some people have found the series funny, others have found it offensive. The media has covered both ends of the spectrum with fans showing their support for the duo, while others are staging a rebellion and requesting people boycott their Twitter and YouTube feed. The only problem is that due to Sheppard and Humphrey's immense popularity, even if you prevent people from supporting them, there are still hundreds and thousands of newbie's doing spin offs daily. I, personally, find it absolutely hilarious. No, I'm not a misogynist, nor am I against women's equality or women's rights (women driving, on the other hand, is a totally different story. I'm kidding. I'm totally kidding...sort of). I find it funny because I can totally relate to it. I've met dozens of women who say the exact stuff that they're pointing out and poking fun at. I'm no scientist, but as a scientist I'd venture to say that 90 percent of women have said at least one of the lines at some point in their lives.
Well, I'm not here to preach or to change anyone's opinion. I find the duo funny, which is why I included the first episode, of three, below. You can be the judge for yourself. Also, in case you want to see the series in its entirety, click here and here for episodes two and three, respectively.
I'm curious to see what my readers think. Do you find this funny or offensive? Leave me a comment below in the comment section, or drop me a line at contactus@scapegoatink.com. I'm looking forward to hearing what everyone has to say.
It's true, comedy is subjective, and with success comes haters. So while some people have found the series funny, others have found it offensive. The media has covered both ends of the spectrum with fans showing their support for the duo, while others are staging a rebellion and requesting people boycott their Twitter and YouTube feed. The only problem is that due to Sheppard and Humphrey's immense popularity, even if you prevent people from supporting them, there are still hundreds and thousands of newbie's doing spin offs daily. I, personally, find it absolutely hilarious. No, I'm not a misogynist, nor am I against women's equality or women's rights (women driving, on the other hand, is a totally different story. I'm kidding. I'm totally kidding...sort of). I find it funny because I can totally relate to it. I've met dozens of women who say the exact stuff that they're pointing out and poking fun at. I'm no scientist, but as a scientist I'd venture to say that 90 percent of women have said at least one of the lines at some point in their lives.
Well, I'm not here to preach or to change anyone's opinion. I find the duo funny, which is why I included the first episode, of three, below. You can be the judge for yourself. Also, in case you want to see the series in its entirety, click here and here for episodes two and three, respectively.
I'm curious to see what my readers think. Do you find this funny or offensive? Leave me a comment below in the comment section, or drop me a line at contactus@scapegoatink.com. I'm looking forward to hearing what everyone has to say.
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Posted by ScapeGoat Ink at 1/20/2012 3:55 PM 
Categories: Booze Clips, Off the Drunken Path
Tags: Toronto comics Graydon Sheppard Kyle Humphrey Shit Girls Say Twitter YouTube episode 1 of Shit Girls Say Episode 2 of Shit Girls Say episode 3 of Shit Girls Say
Categories: Booze Clips, Off the Drunken Path
Tags: Toronto comics Graydon Sheppard Kyle Humphrey Shit Girls Say Twitter YouTube episode 1 of Shit Girls Say Episode 2 of Shit Girls Say episode 3 of Shit Girls Say
Pure comic gold...especially the parts where they are just mouthing things. The simplicity of the comments w/o context really make it work.
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It's gold, Jerry! Gold! I totally agree, buddy. I don't know why, but my favorite sequence is the end when the man-lady is shoveling chip after chip into her mouth. It gets me every time.
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