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elshiva Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-12-07 02:06 AM
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Margaret Cho is a wonderful human being.
What is to be admired the most about her? Yes, she is hilarious. However, more important is how she uses comedy to preach against the sins of racism and heterosexism.

God bless Margaret Cho.
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Solon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-12-07 07:17 AM
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1. She also has a kickass blog and hates Bush...
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bertha katzenengel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-12-07 08:06 AM
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2. What is heterosexism?
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racaulk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-12-07 08:22 AM
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4. .
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elshiva Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-13-07 10:57 PM
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20. elshiva's definition of heterosexism
Heterosexism: A social sin, that is a sin carried out by a society as an affront to God and Creation, which promotes the HATEFUL LIE that "heterosexuality is the norm and anything non-heterosexual is abnormal or perverted." Produces immoral laws that discriminate against GLBT human beings (who are made in the image of an all-loving God) especially in regards to employment and marriage. The only way to repentance is through passing pro-GLBT laws and the show of full respect on the part of heterosexuals to GLBT. Until then every time a gay is bash, Christ is crucified again.


Margaret Cho is a great believer in the dignity of GLBT people. Sample comments: "How are you go to win a war without lesbians? Who's going to read the map?" "I just know they're (deceased Drag Queen Friends) watching me from that big Max Factor Counter in the Sky."

God's blessings!
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racaulk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-12-07 08:21 AM
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3. Damn, that woman is funny!
I also like that her humor as of late has become very political and she's not afraid to rip into the current Administration. I saw her live a couple of years ago, and she was just incredible! My favorite joke from that routine:

"Bush is so screwed that I just want to buy him some poppers and Crisco."

:rofl:

You gotta love a strong woman who is not afraid to speak her mind.

Oh, and her bit that she does about Gwen is HILARIOUS!!!
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Ryano42 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-12-07 09:32 AM
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5. I have always found her very funny
and quite hot! :9
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terrya Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-12-07 09:46 AM
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6. I'll be seeing her tonight!
The HRC sponsored "True Colors" show is in Chicago tonight. Margaret Cho hosting, with Cyndi Lauper, Deborah Harry, Erasure, among others!

And I agree with you...she wonderfully uses comedy to combat racism, sexism, homophobia.
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soleft Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-12-07 10:21 AM
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7. She gave me the biggest laugh I've ever had in my life
It happend right around the time she said "My name is Gwen, and I'm here to wash your vaginia".

The other interesting thing that happened that night was, Joan Rivers was in the audience, and had her soul bathed with Margaret's story of how trying to be thin almost killed her. I don't know if the effects lasted for five minutes afterward, but for 2 hours Joan had to listen to the truth.
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Arugula Latte Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-12-07 10:32 AM
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8. Oh gawd, I remember that bit ...
My stomach muscles hurt from laughing for hours after that ... :rofl:
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racaulk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-12-07 11:25 AM
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9. Get ready to laugh again!
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RevolutionaryActs Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-12-07 10:06 PM
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16. I was watching that the other day, and the Asian Chicken Salad bit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLYHfxWqorc


I about wet my pants laughing.
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idgiehkt Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-12-07 10:22 PM
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19. that is on youtube
the Gwen bit...it is just so funny, that she would take things like that that most people would never talk about and make a joke out of them.

god, the part about the boyfriend in here is hysterical too. :rofl:

Gwen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4xdPI3hh5s
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I Have A Dream Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-12-07 12:01 PM
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10. I adore her. n/t
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wildhorses Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-12-07 12:08 PM
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11. yep. she is a funny and insightful comedian
:hi:
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nytemare Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-12-07 09:17 PM
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12. If you no pick up da phone
Den you gay.

Only gayyyyyy screena call.

My favorite bit was the midget fisting story.
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idgiehkt Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-12-07 09:22 PM
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13. yes, I watch her regularly on youtube
I have seen several of her shows. She never fails to crack me up. She is a real gem and a very, very talented comedian and cultural/social critic.

These Christian Groups Have Lost Their Minds
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4nt4U7YGaI
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Tektonik Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-12-07 09:59 PM
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14. definitely one of the best of all time
:thumbsup:
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Taverner Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-12-07 10:02 PM
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15. She is good
I agree with her pretty much 100%
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philosophie_en_rose Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-12-07 10:10 PM
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17. Oh she's just amazing.
She's hilarious and shocking. I think we have the same secret-pervert mother, too. :)

I especially like her blog and her diet advice. The "fuck it" diet, which is not what you're thinking (perv). It just means that you eat only what you really like. No eating leftovers or bits you don't like. Works for me. :)
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Oeditpus Rex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-12-07 10:15 PM
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18. Oh. my. Dog!
This is freakin' hiLARious! :rofl:

(And not safe for work.)

http://www.margaretcho.com/blog/mypussthevideo.htm

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