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WONDER WOMEN IN COMEDY
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s the old saying goes, "laughter is the best medicine." Sure, this might not be helpful when it comes to healing a broken arm or curing the common cold, but the statement does have merit. Laughter has been proven to improve ifbmui-!sfmjfwf!tusftt-!sfevdf!boyjfuz-!cvjme!dpo- dence, aid in education and is really just plain fun. Gps!fybnqmf-!Cjmm!Ozf!ibt!vtfe!dpnfez!up!ifmq! dijmesfo! up! voefstuboe! tdjfodf/! Ijt! ivnpspvt! monologues are often used on talk shows to discuss world events, and were even used as a means of escape during the Great Depression. This happened in a similar way during the COVID-19 pandemic. Comedy not only distracted us but also sought to educate and help us under- stand the current state of the world. The popular television show, "Saturday Night Live," is a prime example of this. Since the be- ginning of the pandemic, there have been numer- ous skits that focused on everything from vaccine information and mask use to the importance (and sometimes awkwardness) that can come from so- cial distancing and post-pandemic socializing. This September, we here at Professional Wom- an's Magazine want to honor the women who have not only entertained and enlightened us, but also changed history through their comedy. So, with that, we bring you the Diverse Wonder Women in Comedy:
MARGARET CHO
H"!t!{!=\\!(! has been one of the biggest names in comedy since the beginning of her career. Cho is best known for using her routines to talk about import- ant social and political issues, using comedy to create a more engaging conversation with her audience of differing opinions. Her platform has allowed her to further advocate for social justice causes for equality across different races, genders and sexualities.
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"Our ability to laugh directly coincides with our ability to fight. If we make fun of it, we can transcend it."
- Margaret Cho
By Natalie Rodgers
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